Why Choose Us?
We believe that every student has the potential to succeed. Learn more about how students at Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy grow academically and get on track for college.
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College. Leadership. Life.
Locke received nearly $1 million in grant funding to build career pathways. We currently have computer science and building and construction pathways with key industry partnerships.
- Cybersecurity capstone for computer science pathway.
- Robotics station and upgraded computers
- Industry partnerships with pathway into apprenticeship programs
College Courses at Locke
- Locke has partnerships with West LA and LA Southwest community colleges
- Rotating courses are taught by university professors at Locke. Current course offered is American Sign Language
- Locke also offers 10 AP classes including the new AP African American Studies
- College-going culture and college-prep curriculum
- Academic enrichment and college counseling
English-Language Development (ELD) Program
- 32% of Locke’s students are emerging bilinguals
- Students receive twice the amount of instruction of most ELD programs
- Locke is one of a few schools that offers all ELD classes (1A/1B and 2A/2B) in both the fall and spring
- Students receive English language support all throughout their time in high school until they no longer need it
Black Excellence/See A Man Be A Man (SAMBAM) Programs
- Provides highly personalized mentorship programs for black students
- Work on communication skills, social/emotional learning, conflict resolution, team building, relationship skills, and accountability
- College and career opportunities including Career Day & College Fair
- Field trips to Alvin Ailey (black-owned dance company), the beach, and LA convention center
- Support with college and scholarship applications
After-School Activities
- Marching Band
- Drill Team
- Boxing Club
- Students Run LA
- E-gaming
Educare Programing
- Free driver’s ed classes
- Intramural sports
- Fitness and conditioning for in season athletes and anybody else
- Gaming center w/ tournaments like Smash Brothers
- Arts and Crafts
- Pool tournaments with free pizza
- Bilingual club with curriculum
Athletics
- Football
- Volleyball (boys and girls)
- Cross Country
- Basketball (boys and girls)
- Competitive Cheer
- Soccer (boys and girls)
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track and field
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CONTACT US
Phone: (323) 420 - 2100
Fax: (323) 756 1392