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Placerita Junior High School vs. Learning Post Academy (Alternative)

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School Overview

School
Placerita Junior High School
25015 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
24825 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Placerita Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Learning Post Academy (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 920 students in grades 7-8, Placerita Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 363 students in grades 7-12, Learning Post Academy (Alternative) ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-8
7-12
Total Students
920 students
363 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Placerita Junior 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 Post Academy (Alternative) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
40% | 60%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Placerita Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Learning Post Academy (Alternative).
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Placerita Junior 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 Post Academy (Alternative) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Placerita Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Post Academy (Alternative) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the William S. Hart Union High 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

#2185 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#3106 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Placerita Junior 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 Post Academy (Alternative), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 30% in CA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Placerita Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Post Academy (Alternative) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Placerita Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Post Academy (Alternative) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Learning Post Academy (Alternative) with the average graduation rate observed in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Placerita Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Learning Post Academy (Alternative) by grade.
Grade 7 Students
478
14
Grade 8 Students
442
27
Grade 9 Students
-
37
Grade 10 Students
-
59
Grade 11 Students
-
100
Grade 12 Students
-
126

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Placerita Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Learning Post Academy (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Placerita Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Post Academy (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
64%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Placerita Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Post Academy (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Placerita Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Post Academy (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
29%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Placerita Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Post Academy (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Learning Post Academy (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Placerita Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Post Academy (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the William S. Hart Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Placerita Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Post Academy (Alternative), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the William S. Hart Union High 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
41%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Placerita Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the William S. Hart Union High 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 Post Academy (Alternative), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the William S. Hart Union High 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
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
2%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Placerita Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Learning Post Academy (Alternative), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the William S. Hart Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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