Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies's student population of 282 students has grown by 141% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 29-year historical data
School Rankings
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies is 0.61, 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
#9049 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 29-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
22%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies's ranking?
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies is ranked #9049 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies often compared to?
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academiesis often viewed alongside schools like Ilead Lancaster Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies?
282 students attend Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies?
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies offer ?
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies part of?
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
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