Palisades Charter High School

Background

Palisades Charter High School suffered extensive damage from the Palisades Fire that began January 7, 2025.
Before the end of that week, the District began to implement an emergency action plan for the schools damaged in the fire, the schools closed due to proximity to the fire zones, and all other schools, districtwide due to poor air quality.
Palisades Charter High School have been conducting classes online.

Enrollment: Approx. 3,000 Students
Approximately 30% of the Facilities Were Destroyed
20+ Classrooms Lost
2 Permanent Buildings Lost
11 Portable Buildings Lost
Further Damage Assessments for Buildings and Structures

The District is committed to rebuilding and repairing Palisades Charter High School.

Campus Recovery Plan

Legend

Completed

In Progress

Pending partner agency action

Not Applicable

Fire Debris Removal

Completed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Included Hazardous Item and Debris Removal)

Clean-up, Repairs, and Installation of Interim Facilities

	Hazardous Assessment and Clean-up
	Structural Analysis and Repairs of Remaining Buildings
	Building and Campus-wide Infrastructure Assessment and Repairs
	Installation of Interim Portable Classrooms and Admin/Support Space

Design and Construction of Permanent School Facilities

Timeline

Ongoing Assessments*, anticipated to be complete by early May, will inform the timeline of the ongoing rebuilding efforts.

*The reopening of schools will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation ensuring all safety and operational conditions are properly addressed.