Semita School in La Palma, CA serves 7 students in grades 8 through 11 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 2 teachers supporting its small enrollment.
Semita School offers a special program emphasis for middle and high school learners in a large suburban community.
The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in California for diversity.
Located in a suburban area of La Palma, Semita School provides a co–educational program without religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Semita School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Semita School?
The application deadline for Semita School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Semita School is Concordia Lutheran School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cerritos KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Beacon Day School
Special Education School
24 Centerpointe Dr
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 288-4200
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 288-4200
0.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 97 students
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13633 183rd St
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
0.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 55 students
Cerritos KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
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Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Tuition listed
Stepping Stones School
Daycare / Preschool
5532 La Palma Ave
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 761-3962
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 761-3962
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
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