Original Research by School Decision on Ednovate - Brio College Prep
Ednovate - Brio College Prep is a charter high school in downtown Los Angeles serving grades nine through twelve. It enrolls a small student body, with relatively balanced class sizes across the four grade levels. The vast majority of students are Hispanic, and a substantial share qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a student population with significant economic need.
The school is part of Ednovate, a charter network that operates schools across Southern California. Ednovate has publicly reported launching Community Schools at six campuses in the most recent school year, adding family engagement and mental health supports to the day-to-day services available to families. The organization was also approved in 2024 to open four new schools in Orange County, signaling network growth. These moves matter for families considering enrollment, as they speak to the organization's trajectory and resource allocation.
Academic results present a mixed picture. In English language arts, students show proficiency at a level well above the floor. In mathematics and science, proficiency falls substantially lower, at levels roughly a quarter of the student population. The English-language arts result suggests the school has built stronger capacity in that subject area; the mathematics and science results indicate these remain areas where the school's students face real challenges. State assessment data from only the most recent school year is available, so trend information is not present. A parent may want to ask the school directly about what specific supports or curriculum changes are underway in mathematics and science, and what the school's trajectory has looked like over a longer timespan.
The school's location in downtown Los Angeles, at 350 South Figueroa Street, places it in the Civic Center area, a neighborhood that has undergone significant revitalization. Downtown Los Angeles has dense mixed-use development, access to Metro rail lines, and walkable street life around the Historic Core and Arts District, though the broader region remains car-dependent. The school draws from across Los Angeles, as is typical of charter schools.
A high school's graduation rate is a key measure, but state testing data was not available. Civil rights outcomes data was also not available. These gaps may reflect the school's status as a newer or smaller reporting entity, but a parent should ask the school directly about graduation rates, college placement, and any available data on how different student groups progress through the school.
The school operates within a charter authorization context that has changed recently. LAUSD, the authorizing district, reactivated its charter renewal process in 2024 after a roughly three-year suspension, applying state law designed to accelerate closure of chronically low-performing charters. This means renewal conversations and accountability have heightened stakes for authorized charters like Brio. This is not unusual in California's charter landscape, but it is a fact that shapes the school's operating environment.
For a family considering Ednovate - Brio, the key questions are: What is the four-year graduation rate, and how does it break down by student group? What happens to graduates, and what college or career pathways does the school actively support? How is the school addressing the mathematics and science proficiency gap? What specific supports does the Community Schools initiative provide to your family's needs? And what is the school's plan as it undergoes renewal? The school's website and direct conversation with staff are the best source for concrete answers.
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