The Learning Choice Academy - East County

4215 Spring St., Ste. 104
La Mesa, CA 91941
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Learning Choice Academy - East County ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Learning Choice Academy - East County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The Learning Choice Academy - East County's student population of 440 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

The Learning Choice Academy - East County ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Learning Choice Academy - East County is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3838 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
25-29%
33%
50-54%
47%
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Learning Choice Academy - East County's ranking?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County is ranked #3838 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are The Learning Choice Academy - East County often compared to?
The Learning Choice Academy - East Countyis often viewed alongside schools like Jcs - Manzanita by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
The graduation rate of The Learning Choice Academy - East County is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
440 students attend The Learning Choice Academy - East County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of The Learning Choice Academy - East County students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does The Learning Choice Academy - East County offer ?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The Learning Choice Academy - East County part of?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County is part of The Learning Choice Academy - East County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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