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About Us

We are the only LAUSD 6th-12th grade SPAN School in South LA, providing continuous learning that maximizes academic and socio-emotional growth. In 2024, 100% of our seniors graduated, with 69% eligible for four-year college—outperforming neighboring schools. As one of just two University-Partnered Community Schools in LA, we offer unique resources, enrichment, and college and career support.

Our Mission

To ensure that our students graduate ready for the world, we empower them with a high-quality, rigorous college preparatory education that fosters academic excellence, principled character, visionary leadership and a lifelong love of learning.

News & Announcements

April 2025 Updates (Updated 4/7/25)

Click to read more about April school holidays, upcoming school events, and community resources!

March 2025 Updates (Updated 3/24/25)

Click to read more about March school holidays, upcoming school events, and community resources!

Fill out the School Experience Survey, make your voice heard!

Students have received a unique link in their email to complete their survey. Click for the links to the survey for parents and staff.

Mann Panthers Esports is dominating!

Mann has stepped up in the world of Esports after reaching not only the top 16, but also winning their first round and moving on to the Quarter Finals!

The Book Fair is here!

All purchases through book fair benefit our school. Thanks for supporting our students! Happy Reading!

Know Your Rights! Resources for our Families

Per November 2024 L.A. Unified Board Resolutions, the District is a “sanctuary district” and safe zone for families threatened by immigration enforcement. The District has protocols for responding to immigration personnel requests for information about students, families, and staff.

De conformidad con las resoluciones de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Unificado de Los Ángeles, el Distrito es un “distrito santuario” y una zona segura para las familias que se ven amenazadas por la aplicación de la ley de inmigración. El Distrito cuenta con protocolos para responder a las solicitudes por parte del personal de inmigración de información sobre estudiantes, familias y personal.

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May 15

School Site Council Meeting

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

May 17

Reading Decathlon

May 20

Governance/Local School Leadership Council (LSLC) Meeting

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

May 21

Literacy Night

Time: 4 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Library

May 26

No School - Memorial Day

Jun 10

Last Day of School

Jun 17

Governance/Local School Leadership Council (LSLC) Meeting

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Jun 19

School Closed - Juneteenth

Jul 4

4th of July Independence Day

Time: 12 AM – 11:55 PM

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Principal’s Message

Welcome to historic Horace Mann UCLA Community School. We are happy to welcome any family that joins our Mann UCLA family. Our talented faculty, counselors and support staff are committed to providing an educational experience that will assist our youth in becoming leaders in college and in their career of choice.