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Rise Kohyang Middle School

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Rise Kohyang Middle School

GRADES 6–8

Welcome To Rise Kohyang
Middle School!

Rise Kohyang Middle School (RKMS) a joyful, supportive, and academically rigorous charter public school in the Koreatown community of Los Angeles. We are open to all students of all abilities in grades 6-8, and our school is 100% free to attend. 

At RKMS, we are a small school. We emphasize positive relationships and we know our students well. Here, we provide individualized high-quality instruction and holistic, inclusive support to prepare our students for success in high school and higher education.

Join our Rise Kohyang Middle School family today!

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At a Glance

Programs

As a Bright Star School, Rise Kohyang Middle School offers our students rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom.

Academic Program

At Rise Kohyang Middle School, we balance rigorous and challenging academic instruction with robust support to ensure all students succeed.

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Academic Program
Counseling & Restorative Practices

At Rise Kohyang Middle School, we have grade level counselors who stay with their students for the four years they are here.

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Counseling & Restorative Practices
Inclusive (Special) Education

At Bright Star Schools, we welcome all students of all abilities, families, and community members.

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Inclusive (Special) Education
Life Experience Lessons

Field Trips and Life Experience Lessons (LEL) have been a hallmark of Bright Star Schools’ program since our founding in 2003.

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Life Experience Lessons
After School Program

Rise Kohyang Middle School provides free after school programming every school day through After-School All-Stars.

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After School Program

Our Values

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Integridad

means we need to be the best versions of ourselves

Our Values Ubuntu

Ubuntu

means our humanity is shared and we value kindness

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Kohyang

means hometown and encourages us to build meaningful connections

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Growth

means having a mindset that allows us to achieve excellence

Rise Kohyang Middle School

School Address
600 S. Lafayette Park Place, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Phone: (424) 789-8338
Fax: (213) 378-0456

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Our Campuses

4. Rise Kohyang Elementary School (Grades TK - 5)

5. Rise Kohyang Middle School (Grades 6-8)

6. Rise Kohyang High School (Grades 9-12)

Student Testimonial

“RKMS feels like a family. Everybody is really kind and everyone is really respectful.”

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Our Staff Support

“What makes Bright Star Schools unique, and specifically Rise Kohyang Middle School, is the family-like atmosphere that we have on our campus. Our teachers, our counselors, our staff, they really care about our students.”

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Latest News & Updates

NEWS: Bright Star Schools' Rise Kohyang High School Awarded Gold and Silver Distinction on AP School Honor Roll

For Immediate Release
October 26, 2023 Contact: info@brightstarschools.org
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