Esteban Torres High School
History
The school was originally known as East Los Angeles Area High School #2. In 2006 the school was named Esteban E. Torres High School, after retired U.S. Representative Esteban Edward Torres. The school opened on September 13, 2010 with students in grades 9–12.
Campus
The school is sited on 12.15 acres which was formerly occupied by Hammel Street Elementary School and commercial and housing developments. The buildings were designed by Langdon Wilson Architects.
Curriculum
The school is composed of five smaller schools:
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East Los Angeles Performing Arts Academy | Carolyn L. McKnight | Dance, theater, and music, college preparatory curriculum. Students in grades 8-11 may apply online at echoices.lausd.net. Website: elapaa-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
In 2020 serves around 409 students in grades nine through twelve, with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Full-time teachers 21.
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Engineering and Technology Academy | Dr. Luis Rodriguez | Science, technology, engineering and mathematics
In 2020 serves around 397 students in grades nine through twelve, with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Full-time teachers 19.
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Humanities Academy of Art and Technology | Deborah A. Lowe | Arts-based study of the humanities
In 2020 serves around 415 students in grades nine through twelve, with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Full-time teachers 20.
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East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy | Martin A Buchman | Urban planning and design
In 2020 serves around 392 students in grades nine through twelve, with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Full-time teachers 20.
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Social Justice Leadership Academy | Roseann M. Cazares | Social justice; Law
In 2020 serves around 346 students in grades nine through twelve, with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Full-time teachers 16.
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Sports
Soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling and volleyball are offered for both boys and girls. Additional sports for boys include baseball and football, and for girls they have a softball team.
Noted Person
Actress Candy Moore taught English at the East Los Angeles Performing Arts Academy Magnet at the school till 2019.
References
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- ^ Merl, Jean (March 31, 2004). "District Seeks Space for Charter Campuses, Eastside High School". Los Angeles Times. p. B3. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
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