Little Citizens Westside Academy–Western Ave is a nonsectarian special education school located in South Los Angeles, California, serving grades 6 through 12 in a city community setting.
The school enrolls 66 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by seven teachers.
The student body reflects high diversity, with over 97% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of California private schools for diversity.
Little Citizens Westside Academy is part of a local network of private education options in Los Angeles and holds membership in other school associations.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave 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 6-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$748.50 for Virginia residents; $948.50 for out-of-state students
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave?
The application deadline for Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave located?
Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 50 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.
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The nearest high school to Little Citizens Westside Academy - Western Ave is Acacia Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Littlet Citizen Westside Acd (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Creative Learning Academy Inc (0.3 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 9/10/2017
I totally agree with the student's disabilities,and I think they do a great job of performing educational studies!!Deborah S Kennedy
5 7/16/2014
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I strongly recommend Little Citizens Westside Academy (LCWA) to students in need of special education. The staff, including teachers, administrators and counselors, are highly skilled and educated. The staff truly cares about all of their students and share a common goal-for students to graduate with a high school diploma and prepare them to lead a life with many opportunities.
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