Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center

164 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center (MCTC), located in Reseda, California, is a specialized educational facility within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Unlike a traditional high school, the center is dedicated to providing post-secondary support for young adults with disabilities, typically ranging in age from 18 to 22. Its primary mission is to facilitate a successful transition from the classroom to the workforce and independent living by focusing on functional academics, social skill development, and vocational training.

The curriculum at MCTC is highly individualized, emphasizing "real-world" preparedness. Students participate in community-based instruction, job shadowing, and internship opportunities designed to build self-advocacy and essential workplace habits. By partnering with local businesses and community organizations, the school provides students with hands-on experience in various career pathways, ensuring they gain the practical tools, confidence, and independence necessary to contribute meaningfully to their communities after completing the program.

164

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	112
Black	7
Asian	10
Two or More	3

Hispanic
112 (68.3%)
White
32 (19.5%)
Asian
10 (6.1%)
Black
7 (4.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)885-1646
Website:	http://millerctc.net
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 12 164