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TCA Arshag Dickranian Armenian School

1200 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90038-0900 -

School Notes Overview:

The Tekeyan Cultural Association Arshag Dickranian Armenian School was founded in 1981 by Tekeyan Cultural Association, Inc. The aim of the founders was to educate Armenian children using the California State curriculum, teach them the Armenian Language and culture and prepare them for a productive life in Armenian and American society. Arshag Dickranian School was accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in year 2006....

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School Overview:

	TCA Arshag Dickranian Armenian School
School Membership(s)	Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1981
County	Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	254 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	37%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 15 students
	Kind - 14 students
	Grade 1 - 14 students
	Grade 2 - 13 students
	Grade 3 - 10 students
	Grade 4 - 19 students
	Grade 5 - 14 students
	Grade 6 - 23 students
	Grade 7 - 20 students
	Grade 8 - 21 students
	Grade 9 - 28 students
	Grade 10 - 19 students
	Grade 11 - 23 students
	Grade 12 - 21 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	27 teachers
Number of AP Courses	3
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	182 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate	90%

School Notes:

The Tekeyan Cultural Association Arshag Dickranian Armenian School was founded in 1981 by Tekeyan Cultural Association, Inc. The aim of the founders was to educate Armenian children using the California State curriculum, teach them the Armenian Language and culture and prepare them for a productive life in Armenian and American society. Arshag Dickranian School was accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in year 2006.
Profile last updated: 09/14/2009

In the News:

TCA ARSHAG DICKRANIAN SCHOOL STARTS ITS 2009 – 2010 ACADEMIC YEAR ()
posted on September 3, 2009 at 12:00:00 am
Los Angeles, September 4, 2009 - TCA Arshag Dickranian School re-opened its doors for the 29th successive year to its students with the pomp and circumstance of its traditional Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. The event took place at the open court yard of the school, where students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten toddlers to 12 Grade Seniors took their assigned places under the watchful eyes of their teachers and the cheerful sighs of their parents. The Very Reverend Father Bared Yeretzian, representing His Eminence Arch. Hovnan Derderian, Rev. Manoug Markarian of St. John Garabed Church, Benefactors Mrs. Eleanor Dickranian, Mrs. Cynthia Norian, Mrs. Laurel Karabian, Mr. Kevork Tashjian and Mr. Hmayak Baltayan, School Board Memebers Mr. George K. Mandossian, Mrs. Angine Garibyan and Mrs. Arpi Avanesian-Idolor were among the special guests attending the back to school ceremony along with the school Principal Mr. Vartkes Kourouyan. The Opening Ceremony was led by Fr. Bared, who ended his prayers by adding his blessings to the students and well wishes to all those who were present. Mrs. Arpi Avanesian - Idolor greeted the students, teachers and parents on behalf of The School Board of Trustees, reminding the students of the importance of learning and the sacrifices being made by their parents, School Board of Trustees and teachers in helping them achieve their education at Arshag Dickranian School. Mrs. Laurel Karabian next took the podium to speak on behalf of the Dickranian Family. After welcoming the students and staff, Mrs. Karabian urged the students to keep the fire in their spirits as well as the torch of Arshag Dickranian School always lit. The program was concluded by the remarks of Principal Vartkes Kourouyan who welcomed all the new and returning students alike. Mr. Kourouyan highlighted the positive changes that were made at the school during summer recess. "We are happy to announce that fifty new students have enrolled at our school this year," said Mr. Kourouyan and added by informing the parents that the school will be concentrating on character building and standardized tests. Mr. Kourouyan also mentioned that the school will continue participating in interscholastic and national sports tournaments this year. Mr. Kourouyan concluded his remarks by declaring the beginning of the 2009-2010 scholastic year and asked for the cooperation of every one to achieve overall success. Located at 1200 North Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, the TCA Arshag Dickranian Armenian School is a federally tax exempt, Pre-K to 12th grade private educational institution. For more information visit www.dickranianschool.org.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (90038)	School Zip (90038)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	32,557 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	20%	32%
Population Average Age	30 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$23,306	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	2.1 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	50 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	8% / 92%	55% / 45%