Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-12, La Vida Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Vida Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Vida Charter's student population of 79 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Vida Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Vida Charter is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Vida Charter's ranking?
La Vida Charter is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Vida Charter often compared to?
La Vida Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Vida Charter?
The graduation rate of La Vida Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend La Vida Charter?
79 students attend La Vida Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of La Vida Charter students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Vida Charter?
La Vida Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Vida Charter offer ?
La Vida Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is La Vida Charter part of?
La Vida Charter is part of La Vida Charter School District.
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