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Our Vision

The goal of Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School is to produce well-educated and responsible young adults ready for the responsibilities of further education, careers, and citizenship.

Our Mission

Welcome to our school! We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go.

News & Announcements

U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools

CONGRATULATIONS Ortho Magnet!!!

Once again, the U.S. News and World Report has named Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet one of the Best High Schools in the nation.

Ortho is ranked in the top 4% in the nation, 6% in California and top 5% in LAUSD.

MAGNET PRESENTATION & CAMPUS TOURS

Interested in applying to Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet for the 2026-2027 school year? Then join us for a virtual presentation with the Magnet Coordinator, where you can learn all about Ortho and how to apply.

Click on the link to sign up for a Zoom presentation. Also, join us for a campus tour on Wednesdays at 2:30pm or 3:00pm between 9/17/25 - 11/12/25.

Magnet Choices application website

Parents,

Apply for your child to attend Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet by going to the Choices website between October 1 - November 14, 2025. Go to the QR code or apply.lausd.net.

If you need assistance, drop by Ortho Magnet between 8:00am and 4:00pm.

Office Hours

Our Main Office
Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

School Number: 213-765-2088.

Ortho Medical Magnet named a National Merit School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America

Congratulations to Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School on being named a 2025 Merit School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America!!!
Ortho will be recognized at the awards ceremony held at Magnet Schools of America’s National Conference April 7-10, 2025, in Nashville.

Congratulations to the entire Ortho community on continued recognition!

School Site Council / Consejo del Plantel Escolar

Join us for a School Site Council meeting on:

Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Topic: School Plan for Student Achievement evaluation

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lausd.zoom.us/j/87372689154
Meeting ID: 873 7268 9154
+1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles)

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Oct 16

Great Shake Drill

Time: 10 AM – 10:39 AM

Oct 16

Parent Conferences

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Oct 17

Feedback Friyay

Oct 17

Minimum Day

Oct 20

Magnet virtual presentation with Coordinator

Time: 9 AM – 9:30 AM

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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Learning Today...Leading Tomorrow. Viper Pride!

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Welcome New students and families!

Welcome to Ortho Magnet, NEW STUDENTS for the 2024-2025 school year!!!
Join us to the new student welcome event on
April 30, 2024 in Luck Hall
Last Names A - L, 3:15m - 4:00pm
Last Names M - Z, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Welcome to Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School

Home of the Vipers

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At A Glance

School Size- 697 students
100% Graduation Rate
Rank #7 in LAUSD
Top 3% of US High Schools
16 AP Courses
Biotechnology CTE Pathway