How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Amargosa Creek Middle | The Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, CA | Lancaster, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 859 | 35 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.2% | 92.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Amargosa Creek Middle | The Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,361 | $17,361 |
| District | Lancaster Elementary | Lancaster Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Amargosa Creek Middle | The Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| African American | 25.6% | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.5% | 28.6% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Amargosa Creek Middle | The Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 429.5:1 | 35:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 56.1% | 11.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.