Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center

19034 Gault St.
Reseda, CA 91335

dianeleichman.lausd.org

142 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

The Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center, located in Reseda, California, is a specialized educational facility within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is dedicated to serving students with moderate-to-severe disabilities, typically ranging from ages 18 to 22. Its primary mission is to facilitate a successful transition from the structured school environment into adulthood by focusing on functional academics, community integration, and independent living skills.

The curriculum at Leichman is highly individualized, emphasizing vocational training and personal development to help students achieve the highest possible level of self-sufficiency. By providing hands-on learning experiences and fostering partnerships with local resources, the center aims to prepare its students for life after high school, whether that involves supported employment, community participation, or continued personal growth. The school serves as a crucial bridge for students as they navigate the complexities of transitioning into their adult lives within their communities.

142

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	70
Black	11
Asian	16
Two or More	4

Hispanic
70 (49.3%)
White
41 (28.9%)
Asian
16 (11.3%)
Black
11 (7.7%)
Two or More
4 (2.8%)

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)881-5341
Website:	http://dianeleichman.lausd.org
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 12 142