Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

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Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy ranks 946 th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Covina-Valley Unified School District, with a student population of 94. The school serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged community, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly lower test scores compared to district and state averages, and a higher student-teacher ratio than nearby alternative schools. For example, in 2022-2023, only 38.71% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 52.85% for the district and 46.66% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 14.52%, compared to 35.41% for the district and 34.62% for the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 28.8% in 2022-2023 and 33.3% in 2021-2022 is also significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to other nearby alternative schools, such as Temple City Alternative and Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy generally performs worse in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at the school.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

758 W. Grondahl St.
Covina, CA 91722-1367

(626) 974-4822

District: Covina-Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
946^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 94

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.7%

African American:

10.6%

White:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.72. (See more...)

Compare Details Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.33. (See more...)

Compare Details Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy ranks better than 59.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.9. (See more...)

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 2022 Rankings:

Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy 946^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Hispanic students:

Covina-Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Covina-Valley Unified 590^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.72	3046^th	5883	48.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	17.01	4838^th	5264	8.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	24.29	4283^rd	5635	24.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	50.16	2438^th	5663	56.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	38.39	3022^nd	5084	40.6%

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	64.33	786^th	2740	71.3%

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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 Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	23.58	1572^nd	2123	26.0%
2023	30.06	1414^th	2348	39.8%
2024	46.90	946^th	2323	59.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	33.16	1287^th	1943	33.8%
2023	26.15	1518^th	2247	32.4%
2024	40.23	1136^th	2235	49.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	18.34	1533^rd	1858	17.5%
2023	16.84	1670^th	2118	21.2%
2024	45.99	919^th	2098	56.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.44	863^rd	2207	60.9%
2024	45.23	923^rd	2172	57.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	9.71	1804^th	1861	3.1%
2023	30.17	1371^st	2142	36.0%
2024	63.03	527^th	2125	75.2%

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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 Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	17	19	34	184	6	260
2023	6	10	4	73	1	94

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 Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	260	10.0	26.0	60.4
2023	94	4.2	22.0	67

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 Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	260	10.0	26.0	60.4
2023	94	4.2	22.0	67

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 ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	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 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	758 W. Grondahl St.	Covina	91722	Los Angeles County	Covina-Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(626) 974-4822	94	4	22.0	67.0%	6 (6.4%)	10 (10.6%)	73 (77.7%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)					22.7				46.5				30.2
Oak Knoll Alternative	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1505 South Sunflower Ave.	Glendora	91740	Los Angeles County	Charter Oak Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(626) 852-7972	145	5	26.6	51.7%	34 (23.4%)	7 (4.8%)	90 (62.1%)	9 (6.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)	23.8				18.9	54.6	52.4		52.1	9.1	4.8		18.6	$16,035
Opportunities for Learning - Duarte	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1202-1204 Huntington Dr.	Duarte	91010	Los Angeles County	Opportunities for Learning - Duarte District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 303-2113	88	4	20.4	62.5%	14 (15.9%)	4 (4.5%)	65 (73.9%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)								(n/a)	22.2			30.8	25.8	23.5	27.8	38.7	31.8	11.8	5.9	9.7	9.2
Mountain Park	Public, Alternative	K-12	950 South Mountain Ave.	Monrovia	91016	Los Angeles County	Monrovia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 471-3014	90	9	10.1	48.9%	16 (17.8%)	5 (5.6%)	61 (67.8%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)								(n/a)				18.8	23.8			62.5	53.3			0.0	6.9	$11,416
Vista (Alternative)	Public, Alternative	K-12	127 West Allen Ave.	San Dimas	91773	Los Angeles County	Bonita Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 971-8242	11	2	6.8	72.7%	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		0.0			0.0
Rowland Assistive Technology Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	17840 East Villacorta St.	La Puente	91744	Los Angeles County	Rowland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 854-8354	0	4	10.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	341 South La Seda Rd	La Puente	91744	Los Angeles County	Rowland Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(626) 965-3496	83	6	15.0	85.5%	1 (1.2%)	3 (3.6%)	51 (61.4%)	21 (25.3%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.2%)								(n/a)									42.1				15.8
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)	Public, Alternative	K-12	150 South Third Ave.	Arcadia	91006	Los Angeles County	Arcadia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 821-6629	69	6	11.4	43.5%	5 (7.2%)	2 (2.9%)	24 (34.8%)	31 (44.9%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.7%)								(n/a)	15.0		11.8		17.8		30.8	27.8	37.0		35.0	5.9	28.3	$20,372
Puente Hills High	Public, Alternative	K-12	15430 Shadybend Dr.	Hacienda Heights	91746	Los Angeles County	Hacienda la Puente Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 933-3400	187	23	8.3	72.2%	5 (2.7%)	4 (2.1%)	160 (85.6%)	11 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)			15.0		19.4			50.0	31.6			17.4	13.8
Palm Canyon	Public, Alternative	K-12	15151 Palm Ave.	Hacienda Heights	91745	Los Angeles County	Hacienda la Puente Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 933-6507	10	1	15.1	30.0%	1 (10.0%)	3 (30.0%)	3 (30.0%)	3 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

What district is Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy in?

Covina-Valley Unified

How many students attend Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy.

Is Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy a good school?

Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy ranks 946^th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy?

Students at Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy are 78% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% White, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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