How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies | Sunnydale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, CA | Lancaster, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 282 | 469 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.5:1 | 21.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.9% | 77.0% |
| 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 | Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies | Sunnydale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,702 | $17,702 |
| District | Lancaster School District | Lancaster School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies | Sunnydale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| African American | 22.3% | 22.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58.2% | 60.1% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies | Sunnydale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1145:1 | 284:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 60.1% | 56.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.