Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy (HTPA), formerly just Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, is a school in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California. It is currently under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Address
1111 Figueroa Place

Wilmington
,
California
90744

United States
Coordinates33.784199°N 118.283699°W / 33.784199; -118.283699
Information
TypePublic
Established2002
School districtLos Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
DeanNatalie Collier
PrincipalJan Murata
Grades9-12
Enrollment443[1] (2016-17)
Average class size27[2]
Color(s)Red and Platinum
AthleticsBrian Groven
MascotMonarchs
NewspaperThe Monarch Messenger
Feeder schoolsDodson Middle School, Carnegie Middle School, Wilmington Middle School, Stephen White Middle School
WebsiteHarbor Teacher Preparation Academy

Students take College level classes while still attending high school under teacher management. They also take AP Classes which are recognized by all universities. The premier goal of the school is that students graduate with their AA degree.

The school is located on the property of Los Angeles Harbor College. Prior to 2019 it was housed in a series of bungalows.[3] There were 5 bungalows consisting of 9 classrooms and an office, located at the tennis courts.

History

It was established in 2002 by LAUSD District 8 and Harbor College.[4]

They expanded their sports division to include baseball, basketball, cheer, drill team, soccer, softball, and Cross Country in the 2006–2007 school year.

The name of former LAUSD board member Richard Vladovic was added to the campus in 2019 while moving into its current facility.[3]

References
  1. "School Budget Summary" (PDF). 2 December 2013. p. 1. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  2. "School Quality Snapshot". California Department of Education. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  3. "Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, in Wilmington, gets a new campus and is named after LAUSD board member". Daily Breeze. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
  4. Home. Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy. Retrieved on April 13, 2019.
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