Aviva Family and Children's Services is a non-profit, multi-service agency serving the greater Los Angeles community.
Aviva provides care and treatment to abandoned, neglected, abused and at-risk youth and their families.
Services include residential treatment, community mental health services, family preservation, after-school care, special education and foster family placement.
The mission of Aviva Family and Children's Services, founded in 1915 as Hamburger Home, is to provide professional help to emotionally distressed, abused and neglected adolescents, children at-risk and their families, to develop skills and strengths necessary to enhance their individual and family functioning.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Aviva High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Aviva Family and Children's Services is a non-profit, multi-service agency serving the greater Los Angeles community. Aviva provides care and treatment to abandoned, neglected, abused and at-risk youth and their families. Services include residential treatment, community mental health services, family preservation, after-school care, special education and foster family placement. The mission of Aviva Family and Children's Services, founded in 1915 as Hamburger Home, is to provide professional help to emotionally distressed, abused and neglected adolescents, children at-risk and their families, to develop skills and strengths necessary to enhance their individual and family functioning.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Aviva High School?
The application deadline for Aviva High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Aviva High School located?
Aviva High School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 47 other private schools located in Central LA.
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