Campus

Originally established in 1984 in La Canada Flintridge, the school purchased nine acres of land in the equestrian community of Lake View Terrace and opened its newly built campus in January 2003. Nestled into the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the new campus is only a twelve-minute drive on the 210 freeway from its former home.

The school facilities occupy 26,000 square feet of spacious classrooms and administrative offices. The campus also includes an art & woodshop studio, music room and performing arts facility. The main reading libraries are located within each classroom and consist of a total of over 2,000 titles in addition to grade-specific research materials.
Computers are in use throughout the school and are available in every classroom, since instruction in computer use is part of the daily schedule. The Elementary, Middle and High Schools have five to ten computers in each classroom that run a variety of the latest versions of the most popular business applications (word processing, spreadsheets and databases).
 
Students also use their classroom computers to train on software as well as for online research. 
 
The large science lab provides students with a very hands-on approach to learning anything from elementary to advanced biology, chemistry and physics as well as electronics and related disciplines. Science Fairs are held every spring.
 
Outdoor facilities include a large Preschool playground, another larger playground for K-3rd grade, a small turf practice field, a regulation soccer field, outdoor basketball courts, and large asphalt play and sports areas.
 
 
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I recently completed an Initial WASC visit to Delphi Academy of Los Angeles. Nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Angeles National Forest, Delphi has been empowering students since 1984 with a clear mission: to help students improve the condition of their lives and communities through knowledge, reason, creativity, and integrity.

What stood out during my visit:

Proficiency-Based Learning: Students advance by demonstrating true understanding rather than simply completing grade levels. Each learner progresses at their ideal pace—a refreshing approach to individualized education.

Meaningful Relationships: With small class sizes every student receives genuine one-on-one attention from teachers who truly care about their success.

Study Technology: The school equips students with practical tools to overcome learning barriers, helping them develop deep comprehension skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Real-World Application: The curriculum ensures students don’t just memorize—they can meaningfully apply what they’ve learned.

During stakeholder interviews, the consistent theme was personalized attention and care. Parents praised the in-depth conferences that provide clear insights into their child’s progress, while students appreciated developing genuine understanding rather than surface-level knowledge.

Particularly impressive was that over 50% of current students are second-generation Delphi learners—a powerful testament to the lasting impact of their educational approach.

Thank you to Cindy Gainsforth and the team at Delphi!

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