Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies

Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies serves 117 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies's student population of 117 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
117 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15-19%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
42%
56%
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Black
36%
5%
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White
18%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies?
117 students attend Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies?
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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