Fifteen exceptional principals from Los Angeles Unified have been selected as finalists to represent their schools and regions, with the opportunity to become the 2025 Los Angeles Unified Principal of the Year. The Los Angeles Unified Principal of the Year fosters a culture of continuous improvement and high performance by engaging all stakeholders to create a respectful school learning environment that addresses the intellectual, linguistic, cultural, social-emotional and physical needs of all students.

The Principal of the Year will serve as the ambassador for Los Angeles Unified and the school leadership profession.