Serving 263 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 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies's student population of 263 students has grown by 286% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies 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 Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9389 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies's ranking?
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies is ranked #9389 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
263 students attend Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies?
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies has a student ration of 22:1, 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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