Life Learning Academy Charter

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Life Learning Academy Charter ranks 1734 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Life Learning Academy Charter is a public charter high school in San Francisco, California, serving 41 students in grades 9-12. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, and a student population that is predominantly from low-income backgrounds.

Academically, Life Learning Academy Charter ranks in the bottom quartile of California high schools, with only 29.41% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. In mathematics, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, far below the state average of 27.9%. The school's four-year graduation rate has also declined from 71.4% in 2021-2022 to 63.6% in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools, such as Gateway High, which had significantly higher academic performance, Life Learning Academy Charter's struggles become even more apparent.

Other key challenges facing the school include an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 81.0% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 87.8% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.9 students per teacher, the school has been unable to translate this resource into improved academic outcomes for its students. Overall, Life Learning Academy Charter's performance is significantly below the San Francisco Unified district and Life Learning Academy Charter District averages, indicating the need for comprehensive interventions and strategies to address the school's challenges.

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Public, Charter 9-12

651 Eighth St. Bldg. 229 Treas
San Francisco, CA 94130-1901

(415) 397-8957

District: Life Learning Academy Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1734^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 5.2

Number of students: 41

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.9%

Hispanic:

29.3%

White:

19.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Life Learning Academy Charter ranks worse than 74.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Life Learning Academy Charter 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:

Life Learning Academy Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Life Learning Academy Charter 1734^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Life Learning Academy Charter in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Life Learning Academy Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks Life Learning Academy Charter District 1278^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Life Learning Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.56	1519^th	2348	35.3%
2024	18.08	1734^th	2323	25.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Life Learning Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.93	1634^th	2235	26.9%

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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 Life Learning Academy Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Total
2022	4	15	0	11	0	30
2023	4	26	1	9	1	41
2024	8	18	3	12	0	41

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 Life Learning Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	30	4.8	6.2	86.7
2023	41	4.5	8.9	87.8
2024	41	7.8	5.2	78

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 Life Learning Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	30	4.8	6.2	86.7
2023	41	4.5	8.9	87.8
2024	41	7.8	5.2	78

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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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 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Life Learning Academy Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	651 Eighth St. Bldg. 229 Treas	San Francisco	94130	San Francisco County	Life Learning Academy Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 397-8957	41	8	5.2	78.0%	8 (19.5%)	18 (43.9%)	12 (29.3%)	3 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.1	1734^th of 2323 public high schools	25.4%		26.6	1519^th of 2348 public high schools	35.3%	215			9.1	9.1	29.4	29.4		0.0	0.0
Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)	Public, Charter	9-12	70 Oak Grove	San Francisco	94107	San Francisco County	Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 734-3310	3,172	93	34.2	35.8%	236 (7.4%)	760 (24.0%)	1,905 (60.1%)	60 (1.9%)	36 (1.1%)	26 (0.8%)	140 (4.4%)	26.3	1519^th of 2323 public high schools	34.6%		79.4	336^th of 2348 public high schools	85.7%	1183		7.7		7.7	35.0	35.0		14.3	14.3
Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's)	Public, Charter	9-12	70 Oak Grove St.	San Francisco	94107	San Francisco County	Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 734-3310	153	6	26.1	32.0%	9 (5.9%)	21 (13.7%)	112 (73.2%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.6%)								(n/a)
Downtown High	Public	9-12	693 Vermont St.	San Francisco	94107	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 695-5860	147	5	28.5	63.9%	2 (1.4%)	29 (19.7%)	88 (59.9%)	7 (4.8%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.1%)	14 (9.5%)	8.2	2164^th of 2323 public high schools	6.8%		8.6	2161^st of 2348 public high schools	8.0%	3				7.1	10.6	10.6		0.0	0.0	$6,103
S.F. International High	Public	8-12	655 DeHaro St.	San Francisco	94107	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 695-5781	392	26	15.0	69.4%	20 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	323 (82.4%)	44 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	12	1900^th of 2323 public high schools	18.2%		15.2	1829^th of 2348 public high schools	22.1%	71	0.0	2.9		2.4	14.0	14.0	0.0	8.6	7.3	$6,103
O'Connell (John) High	Public	9-12	2355 Folsom St.	San Francisco	94110	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 695-5370	483	32	15.2	67.5%	22 (4.6%)	48 (9.9%)	353 (73.1%)	25 (5.2%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	26 (5.4%)	12.2	1897^th of 2323 public high schools	18.3%		25.2	1554^th of 2348 public high schools	33.8%	343					16.7	16.7		4.2	4.2	$6,103
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary	Public	6-12	727 Golden Gate Ave.	San Francisco	94102	San Francisco County	San Francisco County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 241-3000	50	7	7.0	76.0%	3 (6.0%)	27 (54.0%)	11 (22.0%)	2 (4.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.0%)								(n/a)
Mission High	Public	9-12	3750 18th St.	San Francisco	94114	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 241-6240	1,084	57	19.0	58.9%	80 (7.4%)	132 (12.2%)	746 (68.8%)	70 (6.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (4.8%)	16.7	1769^th of 2323 public high schools	23.8%		24.4	1579^th of 2348 public high schools	32.8%	190		13.5	13.3	13.5	15.9	15.9		4.5	4.5	$6,103
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)	Public	6-12	1325 Florida St.	San Francisco	94110	San Francisco County	San Francisco County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 695-5606	76	8	9.2	68.4%	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	71 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)
Wells (Ida B.) High	Public	9-12	1099 Hayes St.	San Francisco	94117	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 241-6315	179	12	14.8	78.8%	13 (7.3%)	31 (17.3%)	99 (55.3%)	22 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	12 (6.7%)	10.8	1963^rd of 2323 public high schools	15.5%		10.8	2013^th of 2348 public high schools	14.3%	50		8.3	0.0	3.6	15.8	15.8		0.0	0.0	$6,103

Frequently Asked Questions about Life Learning Academy Charter

How many students attend Life Learning Academy Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 41 students attended Life Learning Academy Charter.

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Is Life Learning Academy Charter a good school?

Life Learning Academy Charter ranks 1734^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Life Learning Academy Charter?

Students at Life Learning Academy Charter are 44% African American, 29% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% Asian.

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