Foshay Learning Center

3751 South Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018

1,530 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Foshay Learning Center is a unique K-12 public school located in the South Los Angeles area, operating as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its comprehensive "one-campus" approach, the school serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through high school graduation. It is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on technology and rigorous academic preparation, often partnering with local businesses and universities to provide students with extracurricular opportunities and college-readiness programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Foshay is noted for being a tight-knit community that prioritizes stability for its students by allowing them to remain in the same educational environment throughout their entire developmental journey. The school has historically been recognized for its innovative "magnets" and specialized academies, which aim to bridge the achievement gap and prepare urban youth for successful transitions into higher education and professional careers. Its location on Harvard Boulevard serves as a vital community hub, focusing on long-term student success and neighborhood engagement.

1,530

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foshay Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	1,296
Black	194
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,296 (84.7%)
Black
194 (12.7%)
Two or More
22 (1.4%)
White
10 (0.7%)
Asian
7 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)373-2700
Website:	http://foshaylc.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 209

Grade 7 208

Grade 8 264

Grade 9 176

Grade 10 177