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Antelope Valley Learning Academy

School · Antelope Valley Learning Academy District · Lancaster, CA

A charter school in Lancaster, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

177 Holston Dr., Lancaster, CA 93535

  • Math 4% vs CA 35% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 48% (2024)
  • 21.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.78 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-40 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness1.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate21%
AP Participation0.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio29.4:1
District spending per student$24,852
Chronic Absenteeism53.2%

Students at Antelope Valley Learning Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency4%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
35%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
48%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 14% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
6%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
4%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Antelope Valley Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,788/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,989

Median home value

$336,200

Median rent

$1,650/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Palmdale Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–121.3 mi751Compare →
Palmdale Aerospace AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–122.0 mi2,213Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Antelope Valley Learning Academy District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Antelope Valley Learning Academy is listed in Antelope Valley Learning Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Antelope Valley Learning Academy

Antelope Valley Learning Academy is a public school in Lancaster, CA, part of Antelope Valley Learning Academy District, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,640 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Antelope Valley Learning Academy

What grades does Antelope Valley Learning Academy serve?

Antelope Valley Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Antelope Valley Learning Academy?

Antelope Valley Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Antelope Valley Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Antelope Valley Learning Academy is 29.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Antelope Valley Learning Academy rank in CA?

Antelope Valley Learning Academy ranks #8,640 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Antelope Valley Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Antelope Valley Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Antelope Valley Learning Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Antelope Valley Learning Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Antelope Valley Learning Academy a charter school?

Yes, Antelope Valley Learning Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Antelope Valley Learning Academy a Title I school?

No, Antelope Valley Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Antelope Valley Learning Academy?

89.3% of students at Antelope Valley Learning Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,057
Student-Teacher Ratio
29.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.2%
4-Year Graduation
21.0%
Area population (ZIP 93535)
80,478
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
31.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93535; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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