Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave (2026-27 Profile)

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Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave

5.00 (2 reviews)

4256 S Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90062

Tel: (323) 293-9775

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 66 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Little Citizens Westside Academy鈥揥estern Ave is a nonsectarian special education school located in South Los Angeles, California, serving grades 6 through 12 in a city community setting.
The school enrolls 66 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 supported by seven teachers.
The student body reflects high diversity, with over 97% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of California private schools for diversity.
Little Citizens Westside Academy is part of a local network of private education options in Los Angeles and holds membership in other school associations.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 66 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave
6	4
7	8
9	15
10	15
11	10
12	14

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Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$748.50 for Virginia residents; $948.50 for out-of-state students

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave?

The application deadline for Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave located?

Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 49 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 9/10/2017

I totally agree with the student's disabilities,and I think they do a great job of performing educational studies!!Deborah S Kennedy

- Posted by Teacher - Deborah S Kennedy

5 7/16/2014

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I strongly recommend Little Citizens Westside Academy (LCWA) to students in need of special education. The staff, including teachers, administrators and counselors, are highly skilled and educated. The staff truly cares about all of their students and share a common goal-for students to graduate with a high school diploma and prepare them to lead a life with many opportunities.

- Posted by Administrator - Lcwac

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