Assurance Learning Academy

Summary:

Assurance Learning Academy is a public charter high school located in Lancaster, California, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 2,915 students. The school is part of the Assurance Learning Academy District, which is ranked 1316 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Assurance Learning Academy faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of California high schools, with only 23.12% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 3.32% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's 4-year graduation rate is very low, ranging from 14.6% to 16.2% over the past two years, while the dropout rate is high, reaching 23.3% in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Assurance Learning Academy has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 65.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 87.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, Assurance Learning Academy's performance is significantly lower. For instance, SOAR High, a public charter school just 3.17 miles away, has a 100% 4-year graduation rate and significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Assurance Learning Academy is located very close (0.1 miles) to Mission Academy, a public charter virtual high school, which may indicate a need for more comprehensive educational options in the area.

Detail:

Public, Charter 8-12

43145 Business Center Ste. 102
Lancaster, CA 93535-4564

(661) 272-1225

District: Assurance Learning Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1792^nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 27.0

Number of students: 3,111

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.9%

White:

8.9%

African American:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Assurance Learning Academy ranks worse than 77.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Assurance Learning 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:

Assurance Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Assurance Learning Academy 1792^nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Assurance Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

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Assurance Learning Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Assurance Learning Academy District 1316^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Assurance Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.30	1686^th	2133	21.0%
2021	17.28	1054^th	1290	18.3%
2022	19.29	1675^th	2123	21.1%
2023	14.86	1843^rd	2348	21.5%
2024	15.74	1792^nd	2323	22.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	5.17	402^nd	422	4.7%
2022	5.98	487^th	515	5.4%
2023	3.19	766^th	786	2.5%
2024	4.18	774^th	804	3.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	27.96	873^rd	941	7.2%
2021	19.83	453^rd	467	3.0%
2022	29.34	848^th	1044	18.8%
2023	22.02	1228^th	1323	7.2%
2024	20.12	1274^th	1350	5.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.20	1191^st	1547	23.0%
2024	22.34	1276^th	1534	16.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.77	1553^rd	1937	19.8%
2021	17.14	925^th	1126	17.9%
2022	20.17	1547^th	1943	20.4%
2023	16.25	1756^th	2247	21.9%
2024	17.89	1705^th	2235	23.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	23.30	229^th	290	21.0%
2023	23.19	328^th	417	21.3%
2024	24.13	355^th	451	21.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	12.59	1587^th	1833	13.4%
2021	12.47	932^nd	1054	11.6%
2022	16.72	1570^th	1858	15.5%
2023	14.46	1745^th	2118	17.6%
2024	15.23	1710^th	2098	18.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	21.41	994^th	1117	11.0%
2021	25.80	442^nd	555	20.4%
2022	32.98	741^st	1161	36.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	18.12	1478^th	1880	21.4%
2021	15.67	946^th	1122	15.7%
2022	18.23	1549^th	1916	19.2%
2023	13.16	1803^rd	2207	18.3%
2024	14.17	1745^th	2172	19.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	25.50	441^st	592	25.5%
2022	30.34	359^th	522	31.2%
2023	18.76	619^th	720	14.0%
2024	24.78	560^th	721	22.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.32	1460^th	1814	19.5%
2022	19.82	1499^th	1861	19.5%
2023	16.09	1681^st	2142	21.5%
2024	18.05	1626^th	2125	23.5%

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Rank History for White students at Assurance Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	12.04	1069^th	1222	12.5%
2022	11.20	1081^st	1204	10.2%
2023	6.22	1313^th	1434	8.4%
2024	5.04	1298^th	1406	7.7%

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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Assurance Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	123	318	20	2414	4	13	72	0	2964
2020	175	301	23	2475	6	10	66	0	3056
2021	182	283	28	2550	12	8	77	2	3142
2022	178	244	31	2358	11	8	81	9	2920
2023	237	229	29	2261	11	4	136	8	2915
2024	277	229	29	2362	7	6	181	20	3111

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

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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 Assurance Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	2964	139.8	21.1	87.9
2020	3056	n/a	n/a	86.7
2021	3142	114.8	27.3	82.4
2022	2920	120.7	24.1	72.4
2023	2915	104.7	27.8	87.8
2024	3111	115.1	27.0	85.2

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 Assurance Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	2964	139.8	21.1	87.9
2020	3056	n/a	n/a	86.7
2021	3142	114.8	27.3	82.4
2022	2920	120.7	24.1	72.4
2023	2915	104.7	27.8	87.8
2024	3111	115.1	27.0	85.2

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 Assurance Learning Academy

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 1686^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1843^rd of 2348 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Assurance Learning Academy)	21.9	21.6	0.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Assurance Learning Academy)	2.3	1.9	0.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Assurance Learning Academy)	10.6	12.5	1.9%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2964	2915	1.7%
African American	318	229	28%
American Indian	4	11	175%
Asian	20	29	45%
Hispanic	2414	2261	6.3%
Pacific Islander	13	4	69.2%
White	123	237	92.7%
Two or More Races	72	136	88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.9%	87.8%	0.1%

Schools Near Assurance Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Assurance Learning Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	43145 Business Center Ste. 102	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Assurance Learning Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 272-1225	3,111	115	27.0	85.2%	277 (8.9%)	229 (7.4%)	2,362 (75.9%)	29 (0.9%)	7 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	181 (5.8%)	15.7	1792^nd of 2323 public high schools	22.9%		14.9	1843^rd of 2348 public high schools	21.5%	51			14.4	14.4				23.1	23.1				3.3	3.3
Mission Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Mission Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(844) 788-3965	557	38	14.4	77.7%	94 (16.9%)	40 (7.2%)	357 (64.1%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.3%)	20.5	1661^st of 2323 public high schools	28.5%		26.8	1511^th of 2348 public high schools	35.6%	150	10.6		23.3	14.6	0.0	27.3	18.2	30.0	23.6	4.8	9.1	4.6	12.0	8.7
Empower Generations	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	44236 10th St. W. Ste. 105	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Empower Generations District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(661) 429-3264	84	4	20.2	83.3%	8 (9.5%)	33 (39.3%)	35 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)	11.1	1939^th of 2323 public high schools	16.5%		18.7	1733^rd of 2348 public high schools	26.2%	206				7.7				18.2	18.2				0.0	0.0
Antelope Valley High	Public	9-12	44900 North Division St.	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 948-8552	1,512	70	21.7	78.9%	46 (3.0%)	434 (28.7%)	966 (63.9%)	10 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	49 (3.2%)	20.4	1662^nd of 2323 public high schools	28.5%		16.2	1798^th of 2348 public high schools	23.4%	136		8.7	8.5	8.7				33.1	33.1				6.4	6.4	$9,455
Desert Sands Charter	Public, Charter	8-12	44130 20th St. West	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Desert Sands Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 942-3357	690	37	18.7	83.5%	79 (11.4%)	86 (12.5%)	382 (55.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (19.7%)	20.1	1680^th of 2323 public high schools	27.7%		21.4	1660^th of 2348 public high schools	29.3%	20								31.6	31.6				3.7	3.7
Desert Winds Continuation High	Public	9-12	415 East Kettering St.	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 948-7555	623	28	22.4	78.5%	34 (5.5%)	187 (30.0%)	357 (57.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.4%)	7.8	2185^th of 2323 public high schools	5.9%		10.3	2038^th of 2348 public high schools	13.2%	147		2.5	0.0	1.7				7.6	7.6				0.7	0.7	$5,622
Phoenix High Community Day	Public	9-12	228 East Ave. H8	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 729-3936	43	7	6.2	76.7%	3 (7.0%)	24 (55.8%)	15 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	7.4	2216^th of 2323 public high schools	4.6%		7.8	2216^th of 2348 public high schools	5.6%			0.0		0.0											$30,031
SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)	Public	9-12	3041 West Avenue K	Lancaster	93536	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 722-6509	646	21	30.4	56.5%	70 (10.8%)	77 (11.9%)	406 (62.8%)	47 (7.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (6.7%)	93	112^th of 2323 public high schools	95.2%		97.1	52^nd of 2348 public high schools	97.8%	60		50.0		50.0				85.6	85.6				64.4	64.4	$6,095
Eastside High	Public	9-12	3200 East Ave. J-8	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 946-3800	2,592	106	24.4	70.8%	101 (3.9%)	563 (21.7%)	1,765 (68.1%)	35 (1.4%)	7 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	116 (4.5%)	22.7	1614^th of 2323 public high schools	30.5%		22.3	1638^th of 2348 public high schools	30.2%	24		11.0	10.6	11.0				35.3	35.3				5.4	5.4	$8,601
Lancaster High	Public	9-12	44701 32nd St. West	Lancaster	93536	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 726-7649	2,697	108	24.9	63.6%	280 (10.4%)	627 (23.2%)	1,520 (56.4%)	109 (4.0%)	8 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	151 (5.6%)	26	1527^th of 2323 public high schools	34.3%		25.1	1556^th of 2348 public high schools	33.7%	29		14.2	10.7	13.9				36.6	36.6				8.2	8.2	$8,800

Frequently Asked Questions about Assurance Learning Academy

What is the racial makeup of Assurance Learning Academy?

Students at Assurance Learning Academy are 76% Hispanic, 9% White, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Assurance Learning Academy in?

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How many students attend Assurance Learning Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 3,111 students attended Assurance Learning Academy.

Is Assurance Learning Academy a good school?

Assurance Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 22.9% of California high schools.

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