Every Child Deserves
a High-Quality Education
At Equitas Academy, our students learn in a supportive community that is college-focused and prepares them to excel academically and thrive holistically.
Equitas Academy is:
✓ A free, high-performing charter school option, open to all students
✓ A premiere choice in the Pico-Union community
✓ College preparatory from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade
✓ Developing leaders who advocate for equity
✓ Data-driven to deliver meaningful results
¡Si Se Puede!
Each school day starts with a supportive community that is rooted in equity. Each school year is wrapped in joy. Our students possess the academic skills needed for success in their college, careers, and life pursuits.
The Equitas Academy Difference
Learn what sets our community-based and family-focused charter schools apart
High Expectations
Welcoming and inclusive classrooms designed to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, social and emotional well-being, and an emphasis on preparation for higher education.
Prepared for All Types of Success
Our extended school day and year are filled with both academic and enrichment activities to prepare our students for continued success in higher education, careers, and anywhere else their life path leads.
Family Partnership
Our families are our scholars’ first teachers; they contribute meaningfully to scholar success. We value deep partnership and communication with families about academic and social- emotional progress. We provide family workshops and community events to build stronger connections and to learn from one another.
A Safe & Supportive Community
We help our children make positive choices in a supportive environment that is centered on our school values of joy, community, belonging, advocacy, and growth.
87%
of families would strongly recommend Equitas to a friend
81%
of eligible Equitas alumni are enrolled in college
2 of 2
Equitas Middle School were named as CA Distinguished Schools in 2024
100%
of Equitas scholars have access to a personalized learning device.
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Community Feedback
Equitas Academy values feedback, if you have any concerns please contact us at communityfeedback@equitasacademy.org or 805-303-1863