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Marina High School vs. Learning For Life Charter

Should you attend Marina High School or Learning For Life 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.
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School Overview

School
Marina High School
298 Patton Pkwy.
Marina, CA 93933
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Learning For Life Charter
3180 Imjin Rd. Ste. 110
Marina, CA 93933
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 725 students in grades 9-12, Marina High School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 156 students in grades 7-12, Learning For Life 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
725 students
156 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marina High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Learning For Life Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marina High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Learning For Life Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
6 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marina High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Learning For Life Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marina High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Learning For Life Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Learning For Life Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5050 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#8593 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marina High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Learning For Life Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marina High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Monterey Peninsula Unified 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 Learning For Life Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Learning For Life Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marina High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Monterey Peninsula Unified 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 Learning For Life Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Learning For Life Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Marina High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Monterey Peninsula Unified 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 graduation rate of Learning For Life Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Learning For Life Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marina High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Learning For Life Charter by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
6
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Grade 9 Students
198
26
Grade 10 Students
179
20
Grade 11 Students
162
44
Grade 12 Students
186
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Marina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Learning For Life Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Learning For Life Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
17%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Learning For Life Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Learning For Life 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
58%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Learning For Life Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Learning For Life Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Learning For Life Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Learning For Life Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
13%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Learning For Life Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Learning For Life Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Marina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Learning For Life Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Learning For Life Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marina High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Learning For Life Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Learning For Life Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marina High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Learning For Life Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Learning For Life Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marina High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Learning For Life Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Learning For Life Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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