Optimist High

By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.
The Optimist Creed promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind, to talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet, to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best, to be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own, to give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others, and to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ED, SLD, OHI
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Student Body

Total Students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Optimist High Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Optimist High?
The application deadline for Optimist High is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Optimist High located?
Optimist High is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Highland Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,215 for elementary schools and $24,634 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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