Serving 41 students in grades 9-12, Life Learning Academy 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 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Learning Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Life Learning Academy Charter's student population of 41 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Life Learning Academy 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 Life Learning Academy Charter is 0.55, 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
#2492 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
63%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Learning Academy Charter's ranking?
Life Learning Academy Charter is ranked #2492 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?
<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 Life Learning Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Life Learning Academy Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Life Learning Academy Charter?
41 students attend Life Learning Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Life Learning Academy Charter students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Learning Academy Charter?
Life Learning Academy Charter has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Life Learning Academy Charter offer ?
Life Learning Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Learning Academy Charter part of?
Life Learning Academy Charter is part of Life Learning Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Life Learning Academy Charter located?
Life Learning Academy Charter is located in the Showplace Square neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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