Esteban Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet

elapam.lausd.org

243 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Esteban Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet (ELAPAA) is a specialized small learning community located within the Esteban Torres High School campus in East Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the magnet is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with intensive pre-professional training in the performing arts. The school emphasizes a conservatory-style approach, offering students unique opportunities to hone their talents in disciplines such as dance, music, theater, and technical production while simultaneously meeting A-G requirements for college readiness.

Beyond its artistic curriculum, ELAPAA is known for fostering a tight-knit, collaborative culture that encourages creative expression and critical thinking. By partnering with industry professionals and leveraging its connection to the broader Esteban Torres High School complex, the magnet provides students with access to a variety of extracurriculars, sports, and social resources. The program aims to graduate well-rounded individuals who are not only prepared for post-secondary education but are also equipped with the discipline, confidence, and artistic proficiency to pursue careers in the creative industries.

243

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esteban Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	231
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
231 (95.1%)
Black
9 (3.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)265-6725
Website:	http://elapam.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9 46

Grade 10 50

Grade 11 63

Grade 12 84