Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad

chaveztpa.lausd.org

321 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Technology Preparatory Academy (TPA) is a public high school located in San Fernando, California, operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As one of the small learning communities within the larger Chavez campus, the school is designed to provide a focused, personalized educational environment. Its curriculum is centered on preparing students for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce, with a particular emphasis on integrating technology into the academic experience to foster critical thinking and practical skills.

The academy prioritizes a college-preparatory culture, aiming to equip students with the necessary credits and competencies for A-G requirements. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes student support services, community engagement, and the development of civic responsibility, reflecting the legacy of its namesake, Cesar E. Chavez. By maintaining smaller classroom sizes and a specialized focus on technological literacy, Tech Prep Academy seeks to create a supportive pathway for students to successfully transition from high school to post-secondary success.

321

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	311
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
311 (96.9%)
White
5 (1.6%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)838-3946
Website:	http://chaveztpa.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 73

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 97

Grade 12 86