Overview
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Los Angeles, California. The school enrolls 265 students. It is part of the PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictPUC CALS Middle School and Early College High District
County6037
CityLos Angeles
ZIP90041
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060183310890
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment265
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino94.4%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)