Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
District independent study
Last verified ; status: verified
City of Angels School is LAUSD's district-wide K-12 independent study school, serving Harbor City, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, Gardena and Lomita families in the South Bay.
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Key facts
| Ages | K-12 (TK not confirmed) |
|---|---|
| Location | 221 S. Eastman Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063 (district-wide, ~30 resource-center sites across LAUSD) |
| Cost | Free (public school; funded through LAUSD's own ADA, not a per-family curriculum-funds model) (as of 2026-09-17) |
| Schedule | Minimum 1 hour/week live meeting with a credentialed teacher; minimum 30 hours/week of independent coursework |
| Enroll window | Rolling; district recommends staying enrolled at current school until City of Angels enrollment is finalized |
What stands out
- Curriculum mirrors standard LAUSD coursework, including all courses required for graduation and college admission; this is district-directed curriculum, not a charter-style funds allotment for outside vendors/curriculum of the family's choosing. (source)
- WASC-accredited and NCAA-certified for student athletes needing eligibility while doing independent study. (source)
- Enrollment requires proof of address, birth certificate, immunization records, parent ID, and current transcripts if transferring from a non-LAUSD school; in other words, families must reside in or be eligible to enroll in LAUSD boundaries. (source)
Questions to ask
- Can our family choose our own curriculum/materials, or must we follow the LAUSD-assigned coursework?
- Which of the ~30 City of Angels resource sites is closest to our South Bay neighborhood?
- What is the current weekly meeting format (in person, phone, video)?
Contact
- https://www.cityofangelsschool.org/
- (323) 415-8350
- 221 S. Eastman Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063
Sources
- City of Angels School: FAQ/Enrollment (accessed 2026-09-17)
- City of Angels Independent Studies: LAUSD School Explorer (accessed 2026-09-17)
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