The district is governed by a five-member board of education and employs approximately 1,500 certificated and 1,200 classified employees. The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is dedicated to maximizing the talents, interests, and abilities of all its students, enabling them to meet the challenges and opportunities of a changing world. The district curriculum is based on the California State Frameworks. Classroom instruction is integrated, thematically applied, technologically integrated, and sensitive to the individual learning styles of students and the needs of the multicultural community we serve. Elementary classrooms are self-contained and opportunities for team teaching are available.
Middle schools offer both core and departmentalized scheduling.
Classrooms are departmentalized for students in grades 9-12. Band, chorus, drama, journalism, and other student activities are also provided. A number of supplemental programs enhance the district's basic classroom curriculum. Staff development is continuous throughout the year. Site staff development is ongoing, with many schools participating in a weekly early release day.