Calabash Charter Academy

Calabash Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Woodland Hills, CA, part of the Los Angeles Unified. The school serves approximately 420 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 24.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 94.4th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 69% proficiency in math, 30 points above the state average and 70% in reading/language arts, 25 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $134,534, where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Calabash Charter Academy is 24.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Calabash Charter Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.