We are PUENTE
“Education is such a powerful tool for improving lives, and now is the time to stand up for increased access to high-quality learning for all.”
Jerome Greening, PUENTE CEO
Our Impact
2,000+
Students Served Annually
98%
College Enrollment Rate
4,990
Community Service Touchpoints Annually
120,000+
Served Since 1985
2x
Likelier to re-classify English Proficient at PUENTE Charter
21%
More Likely to meet math standards vs. statewide
Programs
Charter Elementary
Charter Elementary School, Whole-Student Approach
Preschool
Preschool, Parent Engagement, & Play-Based Curriculum
College and Career
College Prep, College Access & College Success
Adult Education
ESL, High School Diploma & Equivalency, and Career Skill
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State Senator Maria Elena Durazo Meets With PUENTE CEO Jerome Greening at Boyle Heights Campus
It was an honor to welcome Senator Maria Elena Durazo, representative of California Senate District 26, to PUENTE Learning Center earlier this month. The 26th District that Senator Durazo represents includes diverse neighborhoods of Los Angeles such as Boyle Heights,...
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In loving memory of Richard J. Riordan
It is with a heavy heart that we share that PUENTE Learning Center supporter and former LA Mayor Richard Riordan passed away on April 19, 2023 surrounded by his closest loved ones. He will be deeply missed, especially for his unwavering passion for serving others....
Groundbreaking Ceremony
PUENTE Learning Center's Groundbreaking Ceremony on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 marked the beginning of construction on its $10 million+ facility renovation. Designed by Berliner Architects, the project includes a seismic upgrade and other enhancements to accommodate the...
¡Salud PUENTE! Event
On Thursday, September 29, 2022, our PUENTE gente gathered at our campus in the heart of Boyle Heights. Together, we celebrated the over 2,000 students and families we serve, listened to inspiring speeches, gave away exciting raffle prizes, and honored Andy Lippman...