Your Future is Bright!
In Bright Star’s free, public, and joyful schools, we provide students with strong academics, holistic and inclusive support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom so they thrive in kindergarten through 12th grade … and far beyond!
Our Impact
82%
High School Graduation Rate (2021)
100%
Bright Star Graduates Eligible for Cal State or UC Admissions
79%
Matriculation to 2- and 4-Year Colleges and Universities (2021)
1+ Million
Counseling Minutes Yearly to Support Students and Families
Our Schools
In the Los Angeles communities of West Adams/Baldwin Village and South Los Angeles, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley, we operate joyful, high-quality, tuition-free charter public elementary, middle, and high schools that serve over 3,600 students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade.
West Adams/Baldwin Village
Koreatown Schools
San Fernando Valley
English
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Our Values
Integridad
means we need to be the best versions of ourselves
Ubuntu
means our humanity is shared and we value kindness
Kohyang
means hometown and encourages us to build meaningful connections
Growth
means having a mindset that allows us to achieve excellence
Latest News & Updates
NEWS: 麻w豆传媒' Rise Kohyang High School Awarded Gold and Silver Distinction on AP School Honor Roll
For Immediate Release
October 26, 2023
Contact: info@brightstarschools.org
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After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles
麻w豆传媒 is happy to announce our partnership with After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles on the 21st Century application. If successful, this award will allow us to provide our students with a comprehensive after-school program at:
- Stella Elementary Charter Academy
- Stella High Charter Academy
- Rise Kohyang Elementary School
- Rise Kohyang High School
- Valor Academy Elementary School
- Valor Academy High School
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Hear From Bright Star Teachers
鈥淚 have never felt so motivated and empowered to teach. 麻w豆传媒 is an impressive organization that makes educators feel supported and equipped in their efforts to change lives.鈥
Alumni Support & College Success
鈥淚t made me feel really good to know there鈥檚 someone in my corner. College can be stressful and to know there鈥檚 someone at Bright Star pushing me, saying 鈥榶ou got this,鈥 it felt really good to know I have that support."