I'm working on a cultural diversity project focusing on Los Angeles. For that, I'm interested in finding out about the most notable Armenian public high schools in LA. Does anyone have any information or could point me in the right direction?
While Los Angeles has a rich Armenian-American community, the majority of notable schools with a focus on Armenian culture and education are predominantly private institutions, such as Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School or the Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School.
That being said, there are public schools in areas with high concentrations of Armenians which are not specifically Armenian-focused, but cater significantly to the Armenian community due to the majority of students being of Armenian descent.
Glendale Unified School District is a notable one. It serves a large number of Armenian students, and as a result, it offers integrated programs to support Armenian students and their families. These programs include offering Armenian language classes as well as having a designated Armenian Community Coordinator to assist families. In this district, schools like Hoover High School, Glendale High School, and Clark Magnet High School have significant Armenian student populations.
Remember that these public schools will not fully immerse students in Armenian culture in the way that private Armenian schools do, but they are integral parts of the Armenian-American community in Los Angeles.
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