Esteban Torres High School
| Esteban E. Torres High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
4211 Dozier St Los Angeles, California 90063 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Opened | September 13, 2010[1] |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Color(s) | Black Red White and Grey |
| Mascot | Toros |
| Website | http://estebantorreshighschool.com/ |
Esteban E. Torres High School is a public high school founded in 2010 in East Los Angeles, an unincorporated section of Los Angeles County, California.
History
The school was originally known as East Los Angeles Area High School #2. In 2006 the school was named Esteban E. Torres High School, after retired U.S. Representative Esteban Edward Torres.[2] The school opened on September 13, 2010[1] with students in grades 9-12.
Campus
The school is sited on 12.15 acres formerly occupied by Hammel Street Elementary School[3] and commercial and housing developments.[4] The buildings were designed by Langdon Wilson Architects.[5]
Curriculum
The school is composed of five smaller schools:
| School | Principal | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| East Los Angeles Performing Arts Magnet | Carolyn L. McKnight[6] | Dance, theater, and music, college preparatory curriculum. Students in grades 8-11 may apply online at echoices.lausd.net. Website: elapaa-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com |
| Engineering and Technology Academy | Dr. Luis Rodriguez[7] | Science, technology, engineering and mathematics |
| Humanities Academy of Art and Technology | Deborah A. Lowe[8] | Arts-based study of the humanities |
| East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy | New Principle coming soon. | Urban planning and design |
| Social Justice Leadership Academy | Roseann M. Cazares[9] | Developing college-bound, lifelong learners, innovators and active leaders |
Sports
Basketball, cross country running, soccer, and volleyball are offered for both boys and girls. Additional sports for boys include baseball and football, and for girls they have a softball team.
References
- 1 2 "Time capsule dedicated at new Esteban Torres High School". Los Angeles Wave. October 21, 2010.
- ↑ Cook, Lexie (October 18, 2010). "New East L.A. high school". Annenberg TV News.
- ↑ Merl, Jean (March 31, 2004). "District Seeks Space for Charter Campuses, Eastside High School". Los Angeles Times. p. B3.
- ↑ DiMassa, Cara Mia (May 22, 2004). "Accord Reached on High School for East L.A.". Los Angeles Times. p. B3.
- ↑ "Project Details". LAUSD Facilities Services Division. February 26, 2010.
- ↑ "LAUSD School Profiles: TORRES ELA PERF ARTS". Los Angeles Unified School District.
- ↑ "LAUSD School Profiles: TORRES ENG & TECH". Los Angeles Unified School District.
- ↑ "LAUSD Schools: TORRES HUM/ART/TECH". Los Angeles Unified School District.
- ↑ "LAUSD Schools: TORRES SOJ JST LDSHP". Los Angeles Unified School District.
External links
Coordinates: 34°02′31″N 118°10′32″W / 34.041817°N 118.175483°W