Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy

1700 West 46th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062

obamaprepacademy.lausd.org

293 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy (often referred to as Obama Prep) is a public middle school located in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is designed to foster a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Its curriculum focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness, emphasizing core subjects while integrating technology and global perspectives to help students navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond academics, the academy places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, striving to uphold the legacy of its namesake by encouraging leadership and social responsibility among its student body. The school provides various extracurricular activities, support programs, and community resources intended to create a holistic learning environment. By focusing on both intellectual growth and civic engagement, Obama Prep aims to empower its students to become proactive, informed, and contributing members of their local and global communities.

293

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	214
Black	62
Asian	1
Two or More	10

Hispanic
214 (73.0%)
Black
62 (21.2%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)
White
6 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)421-1700
Website:	http://obamaprepacademy.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 92