Serving 186 students in grades 7-12, Learning Works 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning Works ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Learning Works's student population of 186 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Learning Works 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 Learning Works is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning Works's ranking?
Learning Works is ranked #9188 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning Works?
The graduation rate of Learning Works is 20-24%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Learning Works?
186 students attend Learning Works.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Learning Works students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning Works?
Learning Works has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Learning Works offer ?
Learning Works offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Learning Works part of?
Learning Works is part of Learning Works School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning Works located?
Learning Works is located in the Lamanda Park neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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