Hamlin Charter Academy
22627 Hamlin St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(818)348-4741
- Hamlin Charter Academy serves 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Hamlin Charter Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- Hamlin Charter Academy operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Top Placements
Hamlin Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Hamlin Charter Academy's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 426 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hamlin Charter Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hamlin Charter Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 25% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 54% |
| Black | 12% | 6% |
| White | 27% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Hamlin Charter Academy is Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's student population of 633,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,871 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,853 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1,020 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 633,165 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $8,437 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $9,736 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,871 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,853 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hamlin Charter Academy is Canoga Park Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Christopher Columbus Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Enadia Technology Enriched Charter (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Hills Enadia Technology Enriched Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 246 students
0.8 miles
22944 Enadia Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818)595-3900 0.8 K-5 246 - Canoga Park Canoga Park Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1434 students
0.9 miles
6850 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818)673-1300 0.9 9-12 1434 - Canoga Park Owensmouth Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 115 students
1.1 miles
6921 Jordan Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818)340-7663 1.1 9-12 115 - West Hills Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-high Ability Magnet Magnet School
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Grades: K-5 | 810 students
1.1 miles
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818)348-1975 1.1 K-5 810 - Woodland Hills Woodlake Elementary Community Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 511 students
1.2 miles
23231 Hatteras St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818)347-7097 1.2 K-5 511
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