Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
457 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The **Public Service Community School (PSC)**, located within the Diego Rivera Learning Complex in South Los Angeles, is a specialized public high school dedicated to preparing students for careers in civic engagement, law, and public service. As part of a larger multi-school complex, PSC emphasizes a curriculum that bridges traditional academics with real-world applications, focusing on social justice, community leadership, and ethical decision-making. The school aims to empower its diverse student body to become active, informed citizens who are equipped to advocate for their communities and pursue higher education in related professional fields.
Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its collaborative culture and strong emphasis on mentorship. By leveraging the resources of the Diego Rivera Learning Complex, students at PSC have access to a variety of extracurricular programs and specialized training pathways designed to foster professional skills early on. With a mission rooted in the belief that education is a tool for societal improvement, Public Service Community School strives to create a supportive environment where students are challenged to think critically about the systemic issues affecting their local environment and the broader world.
Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its collaborative culture and strong emphasis on mentorship. By leveraging the resources of the Diego Rivera Learning Complex, students at PSC have access to a variety of extracurricular programs and specialized training pathways designed to foster professional skills early on. With a mission rooted in the belief that education is a tool for societal improvement, Public Service Community School strives to create a supportive environment where students are challenged to think critically about the systemic issues affecting their local environment and the broader world.
457
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 442 |
| Black | 10 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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Hispanic442 (96.7%)
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Black10 (2.2%)
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Two or More3 (0.7%)
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White2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Los Angeles Unified |
| Phone: | (323)846-2128 |
| Website: | http://www.publicservicehs.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 457 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 444 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
100
Grade 10
110
Grade 11
138
Grade 12
109
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 100 |
| Grade 10 | 110 |
| Grade 11 | 138 |
| Grade 12 | 109 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 232 | 50.8% |
| Male | 225 | 49.2% |
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