Crete Academy

Crete Character-Award Students Attend Lakers Game

Crete's Founding Board President and the Los Angeles Lakers gifted 40 tickets to the game opener for the 2019 season. The opening game commemorated the Lakers' 60th year and featured a special video that highlighted Crete Academy's Nipsey basketball court and students.

Dr. Hattie Mitchell is Guest Speaker at USC 2019 Alumni Conference

On September 6, USC volunteer leaders from around the world were invited to campus to partake in discussions with the university’s senior leadership, as well as sessions focusing on the groundbreaking research being conducted by our faculty and students.

Crete Leaders Meet Mayor Garcetti and Los Angeles Dodgers

Our friends at School on Wheels invited 50 students to lunch with Mayor Garcetti and the Los Angeles Dodgers. What a treat!

Spectrum News featured Crete's programs in a recent story, as we are a public charter school prioritizing basic needs over academics.

Hyde Park School Commissions Nipsey Hussle Basketball Court Mural

CBS | KCAL 9 featured our special day celebrating the life of our community hero, Nipsey Hussle. Featuring interviews with Crete's Student Body President, our Principal, and the artists who painted the incredible mural. 

Children In South L.A. Inspired By Rapper Nipsey Hussle

Check out Fox News 11 feature of our event unveiling the Nipsey Hussle Memorial Court. 

Learn more about the Crete model, meet some students and speak with the Principal, Hattie Mitchell.