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Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies vs. Ilead Lancaster Charter

Should you attend Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies or Ilead Lancaster Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies
44034 13th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ilead Lancaster Charter
254 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
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
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Ilead Lancaster Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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 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 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).
Serving 795 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ilead Lancaster Charter 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 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).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
263 students
795 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ilead Lancaster Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ilead Lancaster Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ilead Lancaster Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ilead Lancaster Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#9049 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#8971 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ilead Lancaster Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ilead Lancaster Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ilead Lancaster Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ilead Lancaster Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
18
100
Grade 1 Students
24
67
Grade 2 Students
34
91
Grade 3 Students
23
84
Grade 4 Students
20
89
Grade 5 Students
22
85
Grade 6 Students
26
94
Grade 7 Students
46
93
Grade 8 Students
50
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ilead Lancaster Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ilead Lancaster Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ilead Lancaster Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ilead Lancaster Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ilead Lancaster Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ilead Lancaster Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ilead Lancaster Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ilead Lancaster Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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