A trailblazing academic program.
A uniquely diverse community.
Rooted in the city we call home.
Located in the heart of Old Hollywood, the School of Los Angeles is a co-ed, college-preparatory day school serving grades six through twelve. At SLA, the city is our classroom. Through experiential and project-based approaches to learning, our students engage in a comprehensive and challenging liberal arts and STEM curriculum, including courses in cutting-edge fields like ecology, computer science, ethnic studies, music production, and filmmaking. Over half of our students receive need-based tuition assistance, empowering us to bring together a community that truly reflects the rich diversity of the city.
What Makes SLA Unique?
It starts with the students. Their passions, their curiosities, and their values shape our school.
Fast Facts
6–12
grades served
14
average class size
42
zip codes represented
7:1
student-faculty ratio
5
FIYA / CIF Sports
At no additional cost to families, all students…
Have access to faculty, campus resources, and all extracurricular programming Monday through Thursday until 5:30 p.m.
Eat delicious, family-style lunches together every day, prepared in-house by our team of chefs.
Have access to school-issued, take-home tech through our 1:1 Chromebook and Macbook program.
100%
of students attend college or begin a career after graduating
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Begin the Admission Process Today
At the School of Los Angeles, we bring together an uncommonly diverse community—including many families who are brand new to independent schools—and this requires an uncommon approach to admissions. The application process for Los Angeles secondary schools is notoriously stressful. We know that doesn’t have to be the case, and everything we do is designed to move against that grain.
We do not consider standardized test scores, nor do we administer our own testing, because we know that the full character, empathy, and ingenuity of a young person cannot be reduced to an hour-long assessment. In order to connect with families who are inspired by and invested in our mission and ethos, we prioritize open and relaxed dialogue, genuine face time, and high-touch support. It’s no coincidence that we are able to send our graduates to a remarkable array of the world’s top research universities and liberal arts colleges, many of which are adopting similar admission practices.
Join us for a tour of campus, our fall open house, or a panel discussion with students, faculty, and families. We look forward to sharing some time with you!
