Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School

Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School is a senior high school in the Los Angeles Unified School District with a focus on serving students who plan to major in the healthcare field. It is located at 1200 N. Cornwell Street, Los Angeles, California 90033, in proximity to the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. The current (as of September 2008) principal is Mrs. Maria Torres-Flores.

Awards and recognition

During the 2006-07 school year, Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education [Boghossian, Naush. [http://www.thefreelibrary.com/LEMAY+LAURELS+MOSTLY+LATINO+VALLEY+SCHOOL+EARNS+U.S.+EDUCATION+HONOR-a0151870725 "LEMAY LAURELS MOSTLY LATINO VALLEY SCHOOL EARNS U.S. EDUCATION HONOR."] , "Los Angeles Daily News", September 23, 2006. Accessed November 20, 2007.] [ [http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-2003.pdf U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 2003 through 2006 (PDF)] , United States Department of Education. Accessed May 11, 2006.] , the highest award an American school can receive. [ [http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17475750&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department] , "Journal Inquirer", November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."] [Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; "The Washington Post". September 29, 2005 "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."]

Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School is one of the top high schools in the state of California and in the country, placing number 80 in the Nation, according to "Newsweek" magazine's List of Top U.S. High Schools. Additionally, the school is known for its 2005-06 National No Child Left Behind Title I Distinguished Schools Recognition Award.

History

Originally, a magnet center was established at nearby Lincoln High School before moving to Wilson High School from 1985 until 1989. Groundbreaking on Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School started in 1987 and construction was completed in 1990. Dr. Rosa Maria Hernández, who was instrumental in the school's construction, served as principal from the school's opening until 2003 when she became the District F Coordinator. She was then succeeded by Maria Torres-Flores.

The school has agreements with USC Medical Center as well as California State University, Los Angeles in promoting health-related activities and projects. Such as a student to student program that pairs a Bravo student with a USC student in mentoring activities.

Academics

Advanced Placement Program

Students are accepted into the Advanced Placement Program and individual advanced placement classes based on faculty and counselor recommendations. A student may be admitted into an AP class given that the AP instructor has approved the request. The student may also have to submit an application for the class beforehand and will be reviewed by the supervising instructor.

Performance

2006 API: 818
2005 API: 819
2004 API: 785

References

External links

* [http://bravoweb.lausd.k12.ca.us/ Bravo's official website]