Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center

1925 Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007

sophiasalvinsped.lausd.org

92 Students

Other K - 10th

School Overview

The **Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center**, located in the historic West Adams area of Los Angeles, is a dedicated facility within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school serves students with moderate to severe disabilities, ranging from ages 3 to 22. It is specifically designed to provide a highly structured, supportive environment for learners who require specialized instruction, therapeutic support, and individualized attention that may not be available in a traditional general education setting.

The center focuses on a holistic approach to education, emphasizing the development of functional academic skills, communication, social interaction, and independent living abilities. To meet the complex needs of its student body, the school employs a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses—who work collaboratively to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). By fostering a safe and inclusive campus culture, the school aims to help each student reach their personal potential and improve their quality of life.

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	75
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
75 (81.5%)
Black
11 (12.0%)
Asian
4 (4.3%)
White
1 (1.1%)
Two or More
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
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:	(323)731-0703
Website:	http://sophiasalvinsped.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 10th
Total Students:	92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
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

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 16