Ortho High - About

Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School

Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School (Ortho) was founded in 2004 in partnership with Orthopaedic Institute for Children to encourage students in the community to pursue a career pathway in the medical field.

Students at Ortho engage in a rigorous academic program and choose career pathways in biotechnology and public health. Interdisciplinary projects at each grade level are medical themed and focus on exploring the career pathways.

Students begin volunteering at local hospitals or community organizations as early as freshman year, while juniors and seniors also have internship opportunities in science-related areas at local hospitals, city municipal branches, and higher education.

Students can also enroll in college courses at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, tuition-free, as they work towards college and career readiness.

Linked Learning at Ortho

In the 2023-2024 school year our Biotechnology Pathway was awarded the Silver Certification from the Linked Learning Alliance for demonstrating excellence in instruction and school programming.

We were also awarded the Magnet Schools of America Excellence Award for the quality of our health and medical theme integration into the school. These awards are a credit to the teachers and staff who work hard to ensure Ortho students get the opportunities they need to be successful in college and career, and become socially responsible young adults.

Community and Industry Partnerships

Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Department of Toxic Substances (Toxic Crusaders Program), LA Metro (TCAP), Department of Water and Power, USC (MedCor, SLS), LA Promise Fund, UniteLA and more.

Biotechnology Pathway Experiences and Courses

Introduction to Biotechnology
Water Quality Project

Human Body Systems
Ellison Institute Collaboration

Biomedical Innovations
Department of Toxic Substances Collaboration

Public Health Themed Experiences and Courses

Health Messaging Project
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Collaboration

College Courses at LATTC:
Health 101

Sociology 001

Psychology 001

(all courses UC/CSU transferable)