Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy's student population of 273 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4816 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
61%
55%
Black
14%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy's ranking?
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy is ranked #4816 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy?
The graduation rate of Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy?
273 students attend Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy?
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy offer ?
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy part of?
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy is part of Bellflower Unified School District.
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