Staggering scope of violence at LAUSD exposed with thousands of fights every year

LAUSD, the nation’s second-largest school district, has seen thousands of fights in recent years amid growing community concerns over bullying-related incidents and a lack of prevention.Los Angeles Unified’s Franklin High School was rocked by tragedy this week after senior Xavier Nungarary died after jumping from the fourth floor of a school building after he was pummeled and insulted by a classmate.The teen had reportedly endured relentless bullying, according to his family.LAUSD data presented at a November 2025 committee meeting showed 5,636 fights and other acts of aggression during the 2024-25 school year, down slightly from 5,707 the year before.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story The district declined to provide current-year fight data to the California Post but offered condolences to Nungaray’s family.“Our hearts are with family, friends, classmates, teachers, and the community during this difficult time.

Los Angeles Unified is working closely with Franklin High School, providing support and resources to students and staff who may be impacted by this loss,” the district said.“Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.”LAUSD insiders told The California Post that Franklin High School has a particularly acute bullying problem.Former LAUSD board member David Tokofsky, who led the district that includes Franklin for a dozen years, said violence has always been a problem at Franklin.“That’s because the Avenues gang is one of the most notorious gangs in the city,” he said, and Franklin is on their turf.Tokofsky said the fact that LAUSD has reduced police presence on campuses leaves the district responsible for incidents such as the bullying that allegedly preceded Nung...