Serving 459 students in grades 7-12, Learning Post (Alternative) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning Post (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Learning Post (Alternative)'s student population of 459 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Learning Post (Alternative) 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning Post (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Learning Post (Alternative) is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Learning Post (Alternative)?
459 students attend Learning Post (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Learning Post (Alternative) students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning Post (Alternative)?
Learning Post (Alternative) has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Learning Post (Alternative) offer ?
Learning Post (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Learning Post (Alternative) part of?
Learning Post (Alternative) is part of William S. Hart Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning Post (Alternative) located?
Learning Post (Alternative) is located in the Saugus neighborhood of Santa Clarita, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Saugus.
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