Enrollment
322
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Learning Post Academy (Alternative) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Santa Clarita, California, enrolling 322 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 322 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 687 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #646, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Santa Clarita's public schools, it stands alongside Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/Santa Clarita (1,559 students): Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23:1 vs 28.3:1).
William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students) and Valencia High (2,286 students) alongside Learning Post Academy (Alternative).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Learning Post Academy (Alternative) compares
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for William S. Hart Union High, which includes Learning Post Academy (Alternative).
$14,012
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Learning Post Academy (Alternative) a good school?
Learning Post Academy (Alternative) earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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