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The LA Coalition for Excellent Public Schools is powered by a diverse group of leading public charter school networks, each deeply committed to educational excellence and equity. Together, these organizations serve over 50,000 students across Los Angeles, offering innovative, student-centered learning environments, rooted in their communities. Learn more about each member and the unique contributions they make to Los Angeles.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing, public charter middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars from Los Angeles’ most diverse communities. Alliance schools are recognized as among the best in the nation by US News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening its first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school and accepted to college. Not only does Alliance excel academically, but it attends to the social/emotional developmental needs of its scholars through an equity-focused lens.
For more information: www.laalliance.org
Aspire Public Schools
At Aspire Public Schools, we provide every student with an innovative, high-quality education that sets them on the path toward achieving their aspirations. We invest deeply in the development of our teachers and staff so that every classroom is one where both children and adults can learn and thrive. In our small, community-based schools, each student gains the opportunity to succeed in college, career and life.
For more information: www.aspirepublicschools.org
Bright Star Schools
Founded in 2003, Bright Star Schools operates some of the highest performing charter public schools in Los Angeles. Bright Stars builds pathways of seamless, high-quality, kindergarten-through-12th grade public educational models and higher education support. Across nine, tuition-free public schools in three communities – West Adams/Baldwin Village, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley – its more than 3,500 students experience rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support, and invaluable life opportunities beyond the classroom. Student assistance continues post high school graduation with up to 6 years of college and career guidance.
For more information: www.brightstarschools.org
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy is a nationally-recognized network of seven charter public schools and one preschool serving students in central Los Angeles. It educates student scholars in a high-quality college preparatory program to be literate, critical thinkers, and independent problem solvers with sensitivity toward the world around them. Nearly 100% of Camino Nuevo students graduate high school, and 9 in 10 go on to college. Camino Nuevo alumni finish college at three times the national rate for students from similar backgrounds.
For more information: www.caminonuevo.org
Ednovate Charter Schools
Ednovate is a network of independent charter public schools that spans across Los Angeles and Orange County. Each Ednovate campus follows a research-backed model developed through a collaboration with the University of Southern California (USC). Ednovate college-prep education centers on the individual learning and needs of every student. This means small class sizes, strong relationships with educators, as well as a high standard of excellence. For every Ednovate graduating class, there is nearly 100% college acceptance into a four-year college or university. Ednovate believes in its students and has designed schools to lift them to a great future through a personalized, college-prep education.
For more information: www.ednovate.org
Equitas Academy
Equitas Academy Charter Schools are a network of free, public schools for families who believe their children deserve a high-quality education and challenging school experiences. Equitas Academy serves the Pico-Union community of Los Angeles. It offers a college preparatory education program for more than 1,800 students, at six school sites, in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. It infuses a college preparation mindset into every aspect of school life. By providing a small school environment with individual attention, excellent relationships between staff and students, and close communication between school and home, Equitas offers a strong choice for families seeking high-performing educational opportunities in the Pico-Union community of Los Angeles.
For more information: www.equitasacademy.org
Green Dot Public Schools
Students who graduate from Green Dot Public Schools are prepared for success. Green Dot schools are tight-knit communities that value high-quality instruction and build a college-going culture. This is why schools in the network rank among the top schools nationwide. Green Dot’s commitment to each child’s future means that in addition to this, its schools make sure that every student has access to laptops, wireless hotspots, after school activities, and online tutoring—at no cost to families.
For more information: www.greendot.org
KIPP SoCal Public Schools
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an independent nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools educating more than 9,000 students and supporting 5,100 alumni to and through college. KIPP SoCal’s whole-child approach to learning focuses on rigorous academics, as well as character development, enrichment, social-emotional learning, physical and mental health, sense of identity, and the nurturing of one’s purpose. Its award-winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the needed social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.
For more information: www.kippsocal.org
Magnolia Public Schools
Magnolia Public Schools (MPS) provide a college preparatory educational program emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in a safe environment that cultivates respect for self and others. MPS strives to graduate students as scientific thinkers that contribute to the global community and are socially responsible, educated, members of society. MPS offer a comprehensive learning experience designed to serve the needs of students through effective site-based instruction, rich hands-on learning, and foundation skills presented in ways that are relevant and inspiring for students. Classroom instruction at MPS is supplemented by tutoring, after-school programs, and school-to-university links.
For more information: www.magnoliapublicschools.org
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