El Rancho High School Science Building Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026030149
Public Agency
El Rancho Unified School District
Document Title
El Rancho High School Science Building Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/4/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would include the construction of a new 15,000 square-feet (sf) two-story science building that would contain four classrooms on each floor, for a total of eight new classrooms; three work rooms; restrooms; custodial and storage rooms; and an elevator. The proposed building will have a maximum height of 33 feet-8 inches. The project includes the installation of concrete flatwork around the proposed new science building to provide accessible pedestrian pathways, outdoor gathering areas, and connections to existing campus circulation. The proposed additional classrooms will serve the existing student population and will not expand student capacity.
The proposed project will be constructed in one phase. Construction of the proposed science building will occur over approximately 20 months, beginning in January 2026 and be completed in September 2027.
Contact Information
Name
Luis Torres
Agency Name
El Rancho Unified School District
Job Title
Facilities Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Pico Rivera
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Passons Blvd and Homebrook Street
Zip
90660
Parcel #
6378-009-900
State Highways
Interstate 605
Schools
El Rancho High School
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 14, CCR §15314, Minor Additions to School
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project includes construction a new two-story science building on the existing El Rancho HS campus. The proposed building will be constructed within the boundaries of the fully developed El Rancho HS. The proposed building will consist of four new classroom on each floor, a total of 8 additional classrooms. Other uses include work rooms, restrooms, custodial and storage rooms and an elevator. The proposed project is exempt from CEQA under Class 14, Minor Additions to Schools (Section 15314) because the proposed project will not alter or expand the existing school use or increase student capacity or the number of classrooms, and would only result in minor improvements to the existing campus. The proposed project will not increase student capacity on the campus by 25 percent or 10 new classrooms, consistent with the exemption. No off-campus improvements will occur. Therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15314.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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