Woodland Hills, El Camino Real, to undergo change

By: Karen Lee

One of the highest performing academic and athletic schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District is close to becoming an independent charter school. Although it would still maintain itself from public funding, it would be independently run. Currently, El Camino is the only high school in the LAUSD that is not receiving  credit for students in low income families. Approx 25% of students at El Camino are considered low income, but in order for El Camino to receive credit from these students, the percentage must be over 40%. The school would receive an additional $400,000 per year by being classified as a charter school.

If plans are approved, El Camino may start the 2011-2012 school year as a charter school.

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