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About Us

ELARA is a supportive and engaging school where students learn through real-world experiences. Our focus on Urban Planning and Public Policy helps students connect their education to their communities and future careers. With a strong curriculum and dedicated teachers, we prepare students to become leaders and problem-solvers. Our partnerships with universities and local organizations provide extra support and opportunities to help every student succeed.
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News & Announcements

🎓 Class of 2026 Graduation & Senior Information

Graduation will be held on June 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Torres MPR (gates open at 5:00 PM). Seniors must maintain eligibility, complete school clearance, return all school property, and arrive at ELARA Gate by 4:30 PM. Each graduate will receive 4 guest tickets. Final exam schedules and additional senior information are available from the school office. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉
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ELARA Annual Career Day 2026 There’s More Than One Path to Success!

ELARA Annual Career Day 2026 will be held on March 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM–3:30 PM at Esteban Torres High School. Students will explore various paths to success and connect with professionals. ELARA is currently seeking guest speakers to share their career journeys. Interested participants can sign up through the Google Form link.
School resumes Dec 1st

School resumes December 1st! Regular Bell Schedule

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving break and look forward to seeing all students return on Monday, December 1st. We will have our regular bell schedule and also have tutoring available multiple times a week to help students end the semester strong with all Cs or higher.
Esperamos que hayan disfrutado de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias y esperamos ver a todos los alumnos de vuelta el lunes 1 de diciembre. Tendremos nuestro horario habitual y también ofreceremos clases particulares varias veces a la semana para ayudar a los alumnos a terminar el semestre con buenas notas, todas C o superiores.
Special Schedule Nov 17-Nov 21

Special Schedule and New Community Rep!

November 17-November 21 is the week before Thanksgiving Break and we have a shortened day dismissal on Friday for the 67th day of attendance! We also have a new Community Rep to support all families. Please read about her here.

School will be closed from November 24 to November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday and school will resume December 1st.

Del 17 al 21 de noviembre es la semana anterior al receso de Acción de Gracias y el viernes tendremos un horario reducido por ser el día 67 de asistencia. También tenemos una nueva representante comunitaria para apoyar a todas las familias. Por favor, lean sobre ella aquí.

La escuela permanecerá cerrada del 24 al 28 de noviembre por las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias y las clases se reanudarán el 1 de diciembre.
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We Are One

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Calendar

Aug 3

Summer Bridge Cohort 2 Day 1 of 2

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Aug 12

First day of Instruction

Aug 17

PD: CCEIS Student Support, Intervention, De-Escalation and MiSIS Log

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:40 AM

Aug 31

iReady BOY Schedule

Sep 4

NO SCHOOL - Admission day

Aug 12

First Day of Instruction

Sep 4

Admission Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

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Our Mission

East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy (ELARA) will be a center of community life and learning, whose students see themselves as architects of their own, and their community's future. The college-ready graduates of ELARA will have the broad-based knowledge, collaborative skills, and personal confidence to become innovators and leaders in their communities and professions.