L.A. County High School for the Arts

5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032

www.lachsa.net

551 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) is a prestigious, tuition-free public conservatory located on the campus of California State University, Los Angeles. Designed for students who are passionate about the arts, the school offers a dual-curricular program that balances rigorous college-preparatory academics with intensive, pre-professional training in the visual and performing arts. Students can specialize in areas such as cinematic arts, dance, music, theater, and visual arts, working under the guidance of professional artists and educators who are active in the industry.

Beyond its artistic instruction, LACHSA is widely recognized for its high academic standards and diverse, collaborative environment. Because it functions as a public school, it serves students from all across Los Angeles County, fostering a unique community where talented young creatives from various backgrounds come together to refine their craft. The school’s proximity to the university campus and its long-standing reputation for excellence make it a premier destination for students looking to pursue higher education or professional careers in the arts.

551

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L.A. County High School for the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	165
Black	46
Asian	62
Two or More	80
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
175 (33.0%)
Hispanic
165 (31.1%)
Two or More
80 (15.1%)
Asian
62 (11.7%)
Black
46 (8.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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 County Office of Education
Phone:	(323)343-2550
Website:	http://www.lachsa.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 135

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 129