Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex

vapalegacyhs.lausd.org

411 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) school at the Legacy High School Complex in South Gate, California, is a specialized educational environment designed to integrate rigorous academic instruction with intensive training in the arts. As part of a larger high school campus, VAPA offers students a unique "school-within-a-school" experience, allowing them to focus on creative disciplines such as visual arts, music, dance, and theater while simultaneously meeting their college-preparatory requirements.

The program is structured to cultivate both technical skill and creative expression, providing students with access to industry-standard facilities and instruction from faculty dedicated to the arts. By fostering a collaborative and innovative atmosphere, VAPA aims to prepare its students for higher education and professional careers in the creative industries. The school serves as a vibrant hub for the South Gate community, frequently showcasing student talent through public performances, exhibitions, and community engagement initiatives that highlight the importance of arts education in a well-rounded curriculum.

411

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	401
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
401 (97.6%)
White
6 (1.5%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)357-7531
Website:	http://vapalegacyhs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 113

Grade 10 101

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 89