Rupi Boyd, Superintendent of Instruction

Dr. Rupi Boyd is Superintendent of LA's Promise, ensuring the highest quality education for all students. An instructional leader with an unparalleled track record of turning around low performing schools, Dr. Boyd drives an aggressive plan to radically shift the educational outcomes for thousands of students who attend West Adams Prep High School, Manual Arts High School and John Muir Middle School.

Dr. Boyd is a 17-year veteran of San Diego Unified, where she most recently served as an Area Superintendent. As a leader at Jackson Elementary, a high poverty school where 77% of students are English language learners, she increased the API by 204 points, and raised student proficiency levels in English and math five-fold, all within five years. Jackson Elementary became one of the top 10% of all elementary schools in California when compared to schools of similar demographics.

Dr. Boyd received a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning with an emphasis in Public Health from UC San Diego and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University. She earned her Master of Science in Educational Administration, California Administrative Credential, Teaching Credential and CLAD certification from National University in San Diego. Dr. Boyd has also attended several leadership development academies and received many fellowships.

Her favorite book is Freakonomics and she enjoys reading, gardening and making jewelry.

“I'm privileged to support a group of exceptional teachers as they work hard to set a new standard for public high schools in Los Angeles. A great foundation has been set for students to achieve and I am excited to do what I can to help.” – Dr. Rupi Boyd