Serving 385 students in grades 7-12, Learning Post Academy (Alternative) 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 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Learning Post Academy (Alternative)'s student population of 385 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) 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 Post Academy (Alternative) is 0.66, 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
#2006 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
38%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning Post Academy (Alternative)'s ranking?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is ranked #2006 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
385 students attend Learning Post Academy (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Learning Post Academy (Alternative) students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Learning Post Academy (Alternative) offer ?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Learning Post Academy (Alternative) part of?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is part of William S. Hart Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning Post Academy (Alternative) located?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is located in the Saugus neighborhood of Newhall, CA.
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