Equitas Academy Charter Schools are tuition-free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools. Students are accepted regardless of background, academic record, or special education eligibility on a first-come, first-served basis. If more students apply than spaces are available, students are admitted by lottery.

Equitas Academy Schools are open to all students in California. Completing this form does not guarantee admission to Equitas Academy. Admission priority will first be given to siblings of currently enrolled students and children of teachers and staff (up to a cap of 10% of enrollment); further admissions priority will be given to students who live within the boundaries of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Admission will be granted to students whose names are drawn in the lottery to be held in March 2023 at each Equitas Academy school site. All other applicants will be placed on a waiting list in the order their names are drawn.The waiting list will not carry over from year to year. Students who do not attend the school must fill out a new application in future years.  Please check the website at www.equitasacademy.org for further information.  If you have questions or need assistance completing an application, please call (213) 201-0440.

Equitas Academy Schools do not require a parent/legal guardian/student to provide information regarding a student’s disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, legal or economic status, primary language or English Learner status, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in section 422.55 of the Penal Code, or any other information that would violate federal or state law, prior to admission, participation in any admissions or attendance lottery, or pre-enrollment event or process, or as a condition of admission or enrollment.  

Equitas Academy Schools do not request or require submission of a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or any other record or related information prior to admission, participation in any admissions or attendance lottery, or pre-enrollment event or process, or as a condition of admission or enrollment.