Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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.
457
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic442
Black10
Two or More3
  • Hispanic
    442 (96.7%)
  • Black
    10 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7%)
  • White
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
Grade Student Count
Grade 9100
Grade 10110
Grade 11138
Grade 12109
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23250.8%
Male22549.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)