LAUSD's dramatic decline in enrollment reflects trend impacting schools across California

ByKevin Ozebek KABC logo

Friday, August 14, 2026

LAUSD's dramatic decline in enrollment reflects statewide trend

Student enrollment in the Los Angeles Unified School District, along with many districts throughout California, has been in a steady state of free fall.

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