CaliforniaSchoolsAntelope Valley Learning Academy

Antelope Valley Learning Academy

PublicRegularCharterGrades 012
Palmdale, California · Antelope Valley Learning Academy District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,059
Student:Teacher29.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch86%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,059
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
86%+20.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
29.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Antelope Valley Learning Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Palmdale, California. The school enrolls 1,059 students. It is part of the Antelope Valley Learning Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
29.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictAntelope Valley Learning Academy District
County6037
CityPalmdale
ZIP93550
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060185412022

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,059
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino70.5%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races4.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
70.5%
Black
0.3%
Asian
12.8%
Two+
4.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %86%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)