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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Learning Post Academy (Alternative)'s student population of 363 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3106 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning Post Academy (Alternative)'s ranking?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is ranked #3106 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
363 students attend Learning Post Academy (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Learning Post Academy (Alternative) students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Learning Post Academy (Alternative) offer ?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Learning Post Academy (Alternative) part of?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is part of William S. Hart Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning Post Academy (Alternative) located?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is located in the Saugus neighborhood of Newhall, CA.
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