History
MCLC opened its doors for the first time on September 5, 2006. Prior to its opening, the school building project was known as Central Los Angeles Area New High School #10.
The school took many students who, unable to attend overcrowded local schools, had been bussed to nearby schools throughout their entire academic careers. The three SLCs were originally established at Belmont High School and essentially moved their entire community (teachers and students) to the new complex. This will be the protocol for other new schools in the area that will aim to relieve the overcrowding at Belmont as it transitions into a 6-12 school.
The total budget for this school was $161,276,500.
President of the United States Barack Obama visited the school for a town hall on March 19, 2009, where a large crowd filled the gymnasium.
The film "Never Backdown" was also filmed at the school campus. The show Glee was also filmed in the school's lunch cafeteria and football field, as well as Disney Channel star Zendaya's music video for "Dig Down Deeper."
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