In Bright Star's free, public, and joyful schools, we provide students with strong academics, holistic and inclusive support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom so they thrive in kindergarten through 12th grade … and far beyond!
Strong Academics
From their first day at a bright star school, our students are prepared for success.
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Telented Teachers
From their first day at a bright star school, our students are prepared for success.
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Dedicated Counsolers
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Inclusive (Special) Education
From their first day at a bright star school, our students are prepared for success.
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Rich Life experiences
From their first day at a bright star school, our students are prepared for success.
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Higher Education Access & Support
From their first day at a bright star school, our students are prepared for success.
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High School Graduation Rate (2023)
Bright Star Graduates Eligible for Cal State or UC Admissions
Matriculation to 2- and 4-Year Colleges and Universities (2023)
Counseling Minutes Yearly to Support Students and Families
In the Los Angeles communities of West Adams/Baldwin Village and South Los Angeles, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley, we operate joyful, high-quality, tuition-free charter public elementary, middle, and high schools that serve over 3,600 students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade.
West Adams/Baldwin Village
Koreatown Schools
San Fernando Valley
means we need to be the best versions of ourselves
means our humanity is shared and we value kindness
means hometown and encourages us to build meaningful connections
means having a mindset that allows us to achieve excellence
Valor Academy High School and Rise Kohyang High school Receive AP School Honor Roll Recognation
Elias Cruz's remarkable journey to earn his high school diploma and two associates digrees in the same week is...
Elias Cruz's remarkable journey to earn his high school diploma and two associates digrees in the same week is...
Diversity and Leadership institue: Anspiring principal of color fellowship Q&A with Breana Barkervile
Bright star has compiled a list of resources for our community members who have been impaccted by the wildfire-- cl...
Valor Academy High School and Rise Kohyang High school Receive AP School Honor Roll Recognation
Bright Star Schools is happy to announce our partnership with After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles on the 21st Century application. If successful, this award will allow us to provide our students with a comprehensive after-school program at:
“Bright Star Schools helped me in many ways academically and emotionally. Even if I doubted myself, the staff and teachers all encouraged me. I was able to start as a sophomore at UCLA because I’ve taken all the opportunities that Bright Star has given me.”
—Bright Star alumna Kimberly M., UCLA, Class of 2022, Kayne Scholar
“I have never felt so motivated and empowered to teach. Bright Star Schools is an impressive organization that makes educators feel supported and equipped in their efforts to change lives.”
—Bright Star teacher
“It made me feel really good to know there’s someone in my corner. College can be stressful and to know there’s someone at Bright Star pushing me, saying ‘you got this,’ it felt really good to know I have that support."
—Bright Star alumnus Jose C., Dartmouth College, Class of 2020
