WISH Community School

WISH Charter Elementary School is a free public independent charter school within the boundaries of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). WISH serves students in Kindergarten though sixth grade. Each element of the WISH model is research-based and grounded in best practices in the field of education. WISH is located on the Westside of Los Angeles in Westchester, at 6550 West 80th Street, Los Angeles, California, 90045. The WISH mission is to maximize every child's learning potential within an atmosphere of caring and belonging. The WISH instructional philosophy rests upon the concepts of hands-on learning, meaningful instructional activities, systematic instruction, and a collaborative group of professionals working together to make the learning environment exciting for students. Evidence-based teaching strategies are tailored to meet individual development. WISH is modeled after the award-winning CHIME Charter Elementary School in Woodland Hills, which received the distinction of "Charter School of the Year" by the US Department of Education in 2005.