Los Angeles Unified School District

Second largest in the nation, the Los Angeles Unified School District enrolls more than 520,000 students.

The District covers an area totaling 710 square miles, which includes most of the city of Los Angeles, along with all or portions of 25 cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

The mission of LAUSD is reflected in continued double-digit growth on the state Academic Performance Index (API); the upward trend in the graduation rate, progress in the pass rate on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and other academic indicators.

LA schools boast more winners of the United States Academic Decathlon championships-12-than any other District in this country.