Locke High School, American public charter high school
Locke High School is a public high school in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, focused on college preparation for its students. The school offers a range of courses from advanced placement classes to more hands-on tracks like cybersecurity, robotics, and medical training.
Locke High School opened in 1967 to serve the growing population of the Watts neighborhood following a period of major social change in Los Angeles. Over the following decades, the school went through several reforms and added new academic and career programs to better serve its students.
Locke High School is named after Alain Leroy Locke, a Black philosopher and scholar who championed African American culture and education. The school sits in the Watts neighborhood, where its presence has long been tied to the daily life of the surrounding community.
The school is located in the Watts neighborhood in south Los Angeles and can be reached by public transit from different parts of the city. Those interested in visiting or enrolling can contact the school through its official website to learn about tours and admission steps.
Students aged 16 and older can train as medical assistants while still attending classes, through a partnership with a local health services organization. Those who finish the program are ready to work in a medical setting right after graduation, without needing further training first.
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