Learning Works

Summary:

Learning Works is a public charter high school located in Pasadena, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 195 students. The school is part of the Learning Works District, which is ranked 1457 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Learning Works has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools over the past few years, with a ranking of 2006 out of 2323 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with only 9.52% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 4.76% proficient in mathematics, compared to state averages of 55.73% and 27.9%, respectively. In contrast, nearby schools like Temple City High have much higher proficiency rates, at 77.3% in English Language Arts/Literacy and 60.99% in mathematics.

Learning Works also struggles with low graduation rates, at 31.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, and a high dropout rate of 22% in the same year. The school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.74% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools like Arcadia High and San Marino High, which have much lower percentages of low-income students at 29.45% and 9.31%, respectively. While Learning Works performs relatively better in serving students with special education needs, the school still struggles to support other student subgroups, such as female, male, and Hispanic students, who all rank in the bottom 10-20% of California high schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 90 North Daisy Ave.
       Pasadena, CA  91107-3704


(626) 564-2871

District: Learning Works District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2006th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  27.4 Help
Number of students:  195

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.1%
African American:
8.2%
White:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Learning Works is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Learning Works ranks worse than 86.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Learning Works freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Learning Works:

SchoolDigger ranks Learning Works 2006th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Learning Works in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


Learning Works District:

SchoolDigger ranks Learning Works District 1457th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Learning Works

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Rank History for all middle school students at Learning Works

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.20 2676th 2715 1.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Learning Works

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.11 2344th 2369 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Learning Works

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.81 2192nd 2213 0.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Learning Works

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Rank History for all high school students at Learning Works

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.25 1760th 2133 17.5%
2022 10.28 2042nd 2123 3.8%
2023 9.92 2067th 2348 12.0%
2024 10.20 2006th 2323 13.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Learning Works

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.60 1524th 1547 1.5%
2024 42.58 653rd 1534 57.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Learning Works

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.43 1531st 1937 21.0%
2022 11.02 1848th 1943 4.9%
2023 9.60 2023rd 2247 10.0%
2024 11.56 1885th 2235 15.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Learning Works

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.35 1620th 1833 11.6%
2022 8.92 1794th 1858 3.4%
2023 10.45 1878th 2118 11.3%
2024 13.73 1742nd 2098 17.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Learning Works

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.96 1462nd 1880 22.2%
2022 10.30 1837th 1916 4.1%
2023 9.17 1991st 2207 9.8%
2024 7.33 2064th 2172 5.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Learning Works

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.46 1473rd 1814 18.8%
2022 9.94 1790th 1861 3.8%
2023 7.65 2016th 2142 5.9%
2024 11.58 1786th 2125 16.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Learning Works Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Learning Works

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 4 23 4 172 0 0 1 0 204
2020 7 22 5 183 0 0 2 0 219
2021 12 18 4 227 0 0 2 0 263
2022 6 11 3 187 0 0 1 1 209
2023 8 16 3 164 0 0 1 3 195

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Learning Works

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 204 n/a n/a 88.2
2020 219 n/a n/a 90
2021 263 9.0 29.2 89.4
2022 209 8.0 26.1 87.6
2023 195 7.1 27.4 89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Learning Works

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 204 n/a n/a 88.2
2020 219 n/a n/a 90
2021 263 9.0 29.2 89.4
2022 209 8.0 26.1 87.6
2023 195 7.1 27.4 89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Learning Works

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1760th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 2067th of 2348 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Learning Works)8.34.2
 4.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Learning Works)04
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Learning Works)6.82.5
 4.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students204195
 4.4%
African American2316
 30.4%
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic172164
 4.7%
Pacific Islander00
White48
 100%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.2%89.7%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Learning Works

Learning Works ranks in the bottom 13.6% of California high schools.

Students at Learning Works are 84% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% White, 2% Asian, 2% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Learning Works.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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