Is Learning Choice Academy a good school?

Learning Choice Academy ranks 2619 th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Learning Choice Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended Learning Choice Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Learning Choice Academy?

Students at Learning Choice Academy are 36% Hispanic, 35% White, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Learning Choice Academy

Summary:

Learning Choice Academy is an alternative public charter school in San Diego, California that serves 170 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This high-performing school outpaces many of its nearby alternative school peers across a variety of academic and operational metrics.

Learning Choice Academy boasts strong test scores, outperforming the state average in several Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests across different grade levels. For example, the school had 49.52% proficiency in ELA End of Course, compared to the state average of 47.04%. It also has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 30% and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, providing more individualized attention for students. While the school's 66.7% four-year graduation rate is lower than the state average, it is significantly higher than many nearby alternative schools that struggle with graduation and have much higher dropout rates.

Compared to other alternative schools in the area, Alba and San Diego County Community schools have much lower proficiency rates across ELA, math, and science. However, some schools like Mt. Everest Academy, a virtual public school, also have very strong academic performance that rivals Learning Choice Academy. Overall, Learning Choice Academy appears to be a standout alternative school in the San Diego area, providing a quality educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117-1082

(858) 536-8388

District: Learning Choice Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2619^th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 185

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.7%

White:

35.1%

African American:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Learning Choice Academy ranks better than 55.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Learning Choice Academy ranks better than 65.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.72. (See more...)

Compare Details Learning Choice Academy ranks better than 73.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Learning Choice Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Learning Choice Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Learning Choice Academy 2619^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Learning Choice Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Learning Choice Academy 968^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Learning Choice Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Learning Choice Academy 616^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Learning Choice Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	58.53	2150^th	5789	62.9%
2021	62.59	479^th	1417	66.2%
2022	72.18	1522^nd	5883	74.1%
2023	38.48	3254^th	5874	44.6%
2024	48.83	2619^th	5862	55.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	53.77	2154^th	5173	58.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	58.34	2039^th	5492	62.9%
2021	72.40	320^th	1267	74.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.69	2048^th	5510	62.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	69.70	1183^rd	4963	76.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.70	1470^th	2834	48.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	54.66	1036^th	2715	61.8%
2021	64.77	273^rd	894	69.5%
2022	69.37	695^th	2740	74.6%
2023	59.66	917^th	2802	67.3%
2024	56.72	968^th	2777	65.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	75.22	395^th	2369	83.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.76	991^st	2380	58.4%
2024	60.32	815^th	2546	68.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	53.91	941^st	2407	60.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.90	691^st	2213	68.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	35.18	1056^th	1602	34.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	52.78	909^th	2133	57.4%
2021	84.08	203^rd	1290	84.3%
2022	90.86	190^th	2123	91.1%
2023	63.19	595^th	2348	74.7%
2024	60.81	616^th	2323	73.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.94	146^th	1547	90.6%
2024	83.05	94^th	1534	93.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	43.71	1090^th	1937	43.7%
2023	82.30	258^th	2247	88.5%
2024	69.59	422^nd	2235	81.1%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.66	12^th	451	97.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	45.14	967^th	1833	47.2%
2023	61.83	577^th	2118	72.8%
2024	61.69	566^th	2098	73.0%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	77.97	158^th	1117	85.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	55.59	745^th	1880	60.4%
2023	55.16	703^rd	2207	68.1%
2024	59.56	608^th	2172	72.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	60.89	617^th	1814	66.0%
2023	68.74	439^th	2142	79.5%
2024	68.09	429^th	2125	79.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Learning Choice Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	29.27	884^th	1222	27.7%
2023	55.73	510^th	1434	64.4%
2024	55.85	496^th	1406	64.7%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Learning Choice Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	207	37	38	245	6	0	33	0	566
2020	93	11	17	64	5	2	17	0	209
2021	119	9	23	61	5	4	18	0	239
2022	88	9	11	49	2	1	12	0	172
2023	68	7	12	62	2	4	15	0	170
2024	65	19	13	66	0	3	18	1	185

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 Choice Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	566	33.6	16.8	41.3
2020	209	n/a	n/a	37.3
2021	239	11.3	21.1	28
2022	172	16.0	10.7	25.6
2023	170	11.2	15.0	30
2024	185	11.0	16.7	38.9

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 Choice Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	566	33.6	16.8	41.3
2020	209	n/a	n/a	37.3
2021	239	11.3	21.1	28
2022	172	16.0	10.7	25.6
2023	170	11.2	15.0	30
2024	185	11.0	16.7	38.9

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.

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