Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Arts/Theatre/Entertain Mag

ccla.lausd.org

300 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies – Arts, Theatre, and Entertainment Magnet (ARTES) is a specialized small learning community located in San Fernando, California. As a magnet program, it focuses on providing students with a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that is heavily integrated with professional training in the performing and visual arts. The school aims to foster both academic excellence and artistic creativity, utilizing a project-based learning approach that encourages students to develop their voices through theatre, dance, media arts, and design.

The school is designed for students who are passionate about the entertainment industry, offering them a unique environment where they can gain hands-on experience and industry-aligned skills. By emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and public performance, the ARTES Magnet prepares students for higher education and diverse career pathways in the creative arts. Its commitment to a holistic education ensures that students not only excel in their artistic pursuits but also meet the A-G requirements necessary for admission to four-year universities.

300

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Arts/Theatre/Entertain Mag
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	266
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
266 (88.7%)
White
15 (5.0%)
Black
12 (4.0%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)837-6428
Website:	http://ccla.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 82

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 80

Grade 12 67