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Pilgrim School

540 S Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90020-0900 -

School Notes Overview:

Pilgrim School, a division of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, is an ethnically and culturally diverse, co-educational day school for students preschool through the twelfth grade. The school’s mission is to provide a superior interdisciplinary education, designed to enable students to attain the skills necessary to become self-sufficient, creative and independent thinkers, as well as responsible, ethical and socially conscious citizens. Pilgrim School offers a traditional college preparatory curriculum, emphasizing the mastery of fundamental skills and critical thinking at all levels, from preschool through high school. Small classes ensure that all students receive extensive personal attention from their teachers, encouraging the development of each student’s unique abilities. Pilgrim also provides all of its students, not just the most gifted, with the opportunity to participate in sports, the arts, and a wide array of extracurricular activities. Through exposure to the Judeo-Christian tradition, students realize the blessings of faith and hope, without imposing religious uniformity. By welcoming, honoring, and recognizing the contributions of students of all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds we inspire students to be respectful, ethical, and contributing members of society....

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School Overview:

	Pilgrim School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	334 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	86%	37%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 60 students
	Kind - 50 students
	Grade 1 - 27 students
	Grade 2 - 19 students
	Grade 3 - 11 students
	Grade 4 - 14 students
	Grade 5 - 18 students
	Grade 6 - 11 students
	Grade 7 - 10 students
	Grade 8 - 33 students
	Grade 9 - 21 students
	Grade 10 - 20 students
	Grade 11 - 14 students
	Grade 12 - 26 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	29 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	225 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Pilgrim School, a division of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, is an ethnically and culturally diverse, co-educational day school for students preschool through the twelfth grade. The school’s mission is to provide a superior interdisciplinary education, designed to enable students to attain the skills necessary to become self-sufficient, creative and independent thinkers, as well as responsible, ethical and socially conscious citizens. Pilgrim School offers a traditional college preparatory curriculum, emphasizing the mastery of fundamental skills and critical thinking at all levels, from preschool through high school. Small classes ensure that all students receive extensive personal attention from their teachers, encouraging the development of each student’s unique abilities. Pilgrim also provides all of its students, not just the most gifted, with the opportunity to participate in sports, the arts, and a wide array of extracurricular activities. Through exposure to the Judeo-Christian tradition, students realize the blessings of faith and hope, without imposing religious uniformity. By welcoming, honoring, and recognizing the contributions of students of all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds we inspire students to be respectful, ethical, and contributing members of society.
Profile last updated: 03/09/2007

In the News:

Pilgrim School Adding Art Facility (Los Angeles Downtown News)
posted on June 18, 2009 at 06:35:34 pm
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - High art, or at least improved art facilities, are on the way for a City West school. Last month Pilgrim School , at 540 S. Commonwealth Ave., broke ground on a $1.2 million Fine Arts Center.
LOCAL STUDENTS ATTEND INAUGURATION (Larchmont Chronicle)
posted on March 6, 2009 at 05:06:37 am
ST. JAMES’ sixth graders and teachers attended the inauguration and toured the capitol. SIXTEEN STUDENTS from Pilgrim School traveled to Washington to witness President Obama’s inauguration.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (90020)	School Zip (90020)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	42,383 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	35%	32%
Population Average Age	31 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$24,208	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	1.8 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	40 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	8% / 92%	55% / 45%