Larchmont Charter School serves 1,562 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,562 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Larchmont Charter School's student population of 1,562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Larchmont Charter School is 0.09, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
4%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
School Statewide Testing
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
SoccerTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
38 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime ClubArts & Crafts Club
Best BuddiesBlack Student Union
Book ClubCats & Dogs Club
Community Care ClubDiversity Club
Drone & Robotics ClubEnvironmental Action Club
Girls Build LAGSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance)
Improv ClubJournalism
K-Pop ClubKey Club
Korean Festive ClubLatin American Representation
LeadershipMake Money Club (formerly FBLA)
Math and CodingMental Health Awareness Club
Red Cross/Medical ClubRun Club
Senior EventsSoccer Club
Table Top Gaming RemasteredThe Luzuriaga Foundation
UNICEF
Arts and Music Programs:
AP Music TheoryArt
Beginning PianoChoir
DanceFilm
Music AppreciationPhotography
Theatre
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
Larchmont Charter School is a free public charter school serving
over 1,500 students in grades TK-12th on four campuses in Los
Angeles. Larchmont has become a national leader in progressive
education, fulfilling our mission to provide a socio-economically,
culturally and racially diverse community of students with an
exceptional public education. With participation from our entire
community, we strive to instill in each student a dedication to
improving the world we inhabit. Larchmont Charter, we believe,
reflects what great public education can and should be.
We offer all students in CA a free education with rich programming, including:
We offer all students in CA a free education with rich programming, including:
- Highly qualified teachers with expertise in both academic and social emotional development
- Small class sizes
- Exceptional academic program rooted in constructivist, project based learning
- Diverse student body
- Weekly enrichment classes including PE, art, music, gardening, cooking and more
- Affordable after care for TK-7th grade
- Nutritious gourmet lunch program (Larchmont offers free and reduced price meals for students who qualify)
- Students of all backgrounds at Larchmont outperform their peers in surrounding schools
- Robust offering of AP classes
- Dynamic arts program
- CIF sports program in high school
- High technology to student ratio
- Fantastic community of families
- #3 in Best Charter Elementary Schools in Los Angeles Area in 2021 (Niche.com)
- Top 6% of ranked high schools nationally - 2021 (U.S. News & World Report)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Larchmont Charter School often compared to?
Larchmont Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Park Primary Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Larchmont Charter School?
1,562 students attend Larchmont Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
4% of Larchmont Charter School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Larchmont Charter School offer ?
Larchmont Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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