Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Learning Choice Academy 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning Choice Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Learning Choice Academy's student population of 170 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Learning Choice Academy 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 Learning Choice Academy is 0.69, which is more 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
#2421 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
37%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning Choice Academy's ranking?
Learning Choice Academy is ranked #2421 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning Choice Academy?
The graduation rate of Learning Choice Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Learning Choice Academy?
170 students attend Learning Choice Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Learning Choice Academy students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning Choice Academy?
Learning Choice Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Learning Choice Academy offer ?
Learning Choice Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Learning Choice Academy part of?
Learning Choice Academy is part of Learning Choice Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning Choice Academy located?
Learning Choice Academy is located in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood of La Mesa, CA.
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