- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Clarita, CA
Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Learning Post Academy (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 064251007369
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Santa Clarita · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Post Academy (Alternative) ranks #3 of 3 schools in Santa Clarita, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251007369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 064251007369 · Santa Clarita, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 23:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Saugus High (2,317 students)
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saugus High
Saugus High
2,317 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,286 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley High
1,980 students
- Canyon High
Canyon High
1,952 students
- William S. Har
William S. Hart High
1,941 students
- This school 322
Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
322 students
What this shows Learning Post Academy (Alternative) reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Learning Post Academy (Alternative) compares
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
65.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for William S. Hart Union High reports $15,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Learning Post Academy (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Learning Post Academy (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Santa Clarita
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
How many students attend Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) has 322 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Santa Clarita, CA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
24.4% of students at Learning Post Academy (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Santa Clarita, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Post Academy (Alternative)?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Learning Post Academy (Alternative) rank among schools in Santa Clarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Post Academy (Alternative) ranks #3 of 3 schools in Santa Clarita, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Santa Clarita on the city page.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides Learning Post Academy (Alternative), William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students), Valencia High (2,286 students), and Golden Valley High (1,980 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.