Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the second largest public school district in the United States, serving nearly 575,000 students across more than 1,190 schools and educational centers in a 710-square-mile service area throughout Los Angeles County, California. Founded in 1872, the district employs over 74,000 people to deliver comprehensive educational pathways from preschool through adult and career education.
LAUSD operates an extensive technological and data infrastructure to support its scale, managing student information systems, administrative platforms, and digital learning environments for its vast network. The district's mission focuses on graduating students prepared for college, career, and life, with goals of 100% graduation, proficiency for all students, and 100% attendance.
The district emphasizes innovation in public education, providing rigorous and culturally relevant instruction while maintaining a commitment to school safety and community engagement. Its operational complexity - coordinating logistics, human resources, and educational services across hundreds of sites - requires robust data management and information systems capabilities.
