El Camino Real Charter High School

Home of Academic, Artistic, & Athletic Excellence 🎓
11x United States Academic Decathlon Champions 🏆
Ranked Best Charter Schools in CA by Niche & US News 📈

[El Camino Real Charter High School @ECRCHS]

Breaking News! 🎉🏆

ECR makes history once again as our Academic Decathlon team wins its 3rd consecutive National Championship & 11th overall—the most of any school in the United States—at the 2025 United States Academic Decathlon National Championship in Des Moines, Iowa! 🇺🇸📚

With a phenomenal team score of 52,987.3 points, our Royals dominated the competition, winning by over 1,000 points and earning 34 individual medals!

We’re especially proud to celebrate:
🏅 Brendan Luna – Highest Scoring Student in the Nation + Honors Gold
🏅 Yash Singhal – Honors Bronze
🏅 Enoch Chan – Scholastic Gold
🏅 Ashley Acosta – Scholastic Bronze

Join us in congratulating this year’s champions:
Darren Du, Brendan Luna, Yash Singhal, Ashley Acosta, Enoch Chan, Zarah Zuhair, Bahar Mirzajanzadeh, Emily Simms, and Leanne Warren! 👏

And of course, our amazing coaches: Head Coach Stephanie Franklin, with Assistant Coaches Karen Evens, John Dalsass, and Nathaniel Jones! 👏

With 11 national titles and 15 state championships, ECR continues to lead the nation in academic excellence, teamwork, and Royal pride. 💙

Go Royals! 🐻

#ecrchs #ecr #GoRoyals #WeAreECR #woodlandhills #nationalchampions #DecathlonChampions #AcademicExcellence #USAD2025 #ThreePeat

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Week 1 ✅, Welcome Back Royals! 🐻💙

#ecrchs #GoRoyals #WeAreECR #backtoschool #studentlife

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One chapter closes, and another begins. 🐻💙

As we wrap up our first week back, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the Class of 2026 — a class that led with excellence, embraced every challenge, and left a legacy of ECR pride we carry into this new year.

To our graduates: thank you for showing us what’s possible. To our new and returning Royals: this is the standard.

Let’s rise to meet it. 👑

Go Royals! 🐻🎉

#ecrchs #GoRoyals #WeAreECR #graduation #backtoschool

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Friday wasn’t just a ceremony — it was a goodbye to one chapter and the beginning of another.

They arrived as freshmen with hopes and questions.
On Friday, they walked the stage as leaders, scholars, artists, athletes, and dreamers ready for the world. Over 800 Royals became ECR Alumni, carrying with them the pride, strength, and spirit that define ECR.

800+ graduates. One family. One legacy.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Your story is just beginning. 🎉

Welcome to the ECR Alumni Family. Once a Royal, Always a Royal! 🐻🎓

#WeAreECR #GoRoyals #Classof2026 #Graduation #Alumni

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A Season Built on Heart, Grit & ECR Pride 🐻⚾️

Our Royals battled all year long, finishing 21–10 overall, 11–4 in league, and earning their spot as the #2 team in Los Angeles.

Back‑to‑back trips to Dodger Stadium, a City Section runner‑up finish, and a record 10 City Championships show the dominance of our baseball program.

To our players, coaches, families, and fans — thank you for an unforgettable year. 💙

Go Royals! 🐻

#WeAreECR #GoRoyals #Baseball #DodgerStadium

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See you soon, Royals ⚾💙

ECR 🆚 Birmingham – CIF Open Division Championship

- 🗓️ Saturday, May 23 | 🕐 1:00PM | 📍Dodger Stadium
- 🎟️ Tickets will be sold at Lot G (credit card only) – $15 GA | $12 Students/Seniors | Kids under 4 FREE
- 🅿️ Free Parking in Lot G (enter via Vin Scully Ave)
- Wear 🔵 Royal Blue & cheer loud!

Go Royals! 🐻💙

#GoRoyals #WeAreECR #Baseball #Championship #Dodgerstadium

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At ECR, we proudly recognize Mental Health Awareness Month and the importance of supporting mental health and wellness every single day. 💙

Throughout May, we’re sharing powerful messages from athletes who are helping break the stigma by speaking openly about their experiences, challenges, and the strength it takes to ask for help.

No matter what you’re facing, you are not alone. Students are always encouraged to reach out to a trusted adult, counselor, therapist, teacher, administrator, friend, or visit the Wellness Center for support. Asking for help is a sign of strength.

Together, we continue building a school community where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WeAreECR #GoRoyals #YouAreNotAlone #mentalhealth

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El Camino Real rallies for win over Granada Hills to earn trip to Dodger Stadium https://t.co/2aWydYwOP3

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RJ De La Rosa sends ECR to Dodger Stadium with two-run single B6

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WE’RE HEADED BACK TO DODGER STADIUM! 🐻⚾️💙

In a thrilling semifinal comeback, our Royals defeated Granada Hills Charter 4–3 yesterday to punch their ticket to the Open Division Championship Game once again.

We are chasing Back-to-Back Open Division titles and Championship number 11, which would make ECR Baseball the winningest program in Los Angeles City Section history.

Championship Game
📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Dodger Stadium
⚾️ ECR vs Birmingham
🎟️ Sold at Dodger Stadium - Credit Card Only

Royals, we need you in the stands. Wear blue, bring the energy, and let’s make history together.

Go Royals! 🐻💙

#WeAreECR #GoRoyals #BackToBack #championship #dodgerstadium

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Congratulations to Tristan and Chin on earning 1st Place in the CIF LA City Doubles Tournament! 

An incredible accomplishment and a testament to their hard work, focus, and competitive excellence. They rose to the top against the strongest student‑athletes in all of LA City — and brought the title home to ECR!

Go Royals! 🐻🎉

#WeAreECR #GoRoyals #tennisdoubles #Champions #studentsuccess

[El Camino Real Charter High School @ECRCHS]

ECR continues to shine on the national stage! 💙

Our Academic Decathlon team earned 2nd Place at the 2026 USAD National Finals, competing against more than sixty teams from across the country.

This achievement concludes our three‑year national championship streak, reinforcing the strength and consistency of our program.

For context: the last time a non‑California school won USAD Nationals was 2002. And since 2009, every national champion has been either ECR or Granada Hills Charter. Across both programs’ full histories, our two schools have combined for 21 national championships, a legacy unmatched nationwide.

Congratulations to our incredible team — Desiree, Bryan, Ryan, Owen, Suriya, Alexander, Sophie, Tyler, and Tan — for representing ECR with excellence.

The road to National Title number 12 starts now.

Go Royals! 🐻

#WeAreECR #GoRoyals #AcademicDecathlon #NationalChampions #RoaringTwenties

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Culinary Arts cooks it up at FCCLA! 🍽️

At the FCCLA State Conference, 16 ECR culinary students competed and earned outstanding recognition, including Gold Seals for Tyler Hutchison, Jaidyn Triplett, Briana Limon, and Abigail Parker, as well as 7 Silver awards across multiple categories.

We also celebrate two standout C‑CAP accomplishments:
Tyler Driscoll earned a $2,500 scholarship, and Maya Basta received the Top Junior Award, a $1,000 scholarship, and a trip to New York City.🎉

We are extremely proud of our Culinary Arts Program!

Go Royals! 🐻🎉

#GoRoyals #WeAreECR #CulinaryArts #FCCLA #StudentSuccess

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College Commitment Day was full of ECR pride! 🎉

On Friday, we celebrated the Class of 2026 as they took the next step in their journey. Seniors showed off the college gear of the schools they’ve committed to and enjoyed donuts with friends.

The future looks bright for our Royals. 💙

Go Royals! 🐻

#WeAreECR #GoRoyals #collegebound #commitmentday #classof2026

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Live jazz, great energy, and incredible student musicians 🎺

Our Studio Jazz Ensemble performed at the Sagebrush Cantina with the Hale's Jazz Band, and they delivered an unforgettable set.

Moments like these highlight the strength of our music program and the dedication of our young musicians.

Go Royals! 🐻

#WeAreECR #GoRoyals #Jazz #LiveMusic

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CHAMPIONS! 🏐🏆

Huge congratulations to Aja Najar and Arianna Ellis for their dominant performance last weekend at the @CIFLACS Beach Volleyball Pairs Championships!

Our ECR duo went an incredible 8-0 on the weekend, securing the #1 overall seed in pool play and battling through a 32-team bracket to defeat Venice in the finals. 🥇

The Stats:
- Weekend Record: 8-0
- Final Season Record: 19-1
- The Finish: CIF Champions!

What a way to end your senior year. We are so proud of you both! 💙

Go Royals! 🐻

#WeAreECR #GoRoyals #BeachVolleyball #Champions

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Future Royals on campus = the best day ever! 😃

Thank you to everyone who helped make Take Your Child to Work Day unforgettable. 💙

Snacks, mac & cheese, dodgeball, and community — the perfect combo.

Go Royals! 🐻

#WeAreECR #GoRoyals #StudentLife #Community

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#ThrowbackThursday to our Royal Showcase Open House, where families toured campus, met teachers, and saw firsthand the opportunities waiting for future Royals.

We loved welcoming our community. 💙

Until next time, Go Royals! 🐻

#WeAreECR | #GoRoyals | #OpenHouse | #StudentSuccess | #ThrowbackThursday

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Three nominations. One extraordinary program. 🎭✨

Our production of Hadestown: Teen Edition earned 3 Jerry Herman Awards nominations — placing us among the top theatre programs in Los Angeles.

🎭 Nominations:
• Best Actress — Melanie Wright as Hermes
• Best Lighting Design — Christopher Hutson
• Best Orchestra

The Jerry Herman Awards serve as the Los Angeles regional awards for the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, celebrating outstanding achievement in student theatre.

We are incredibly proud of our cast, crew, musicians, and creative team for this remarkable accomplishment.

Go Royals! 🐻

#WeAreECR | #GoRoyals | #theatre | #jerryhermanawards | #Hadestown