Serving 97 students in grades 5-8, Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)'s student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) 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 Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) is 0.32, 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
#6946 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
11%
56%
White
82%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)'s ranking?
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) is ranked #6946 out of 9,523 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)?
97 students attend Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)?
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) offer ?
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) part of?
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) is part of Antelope Elementary School District.
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