Empower Generations

Summary:

Empower Generations is a public charter high school located in Lancaster, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 81 students. The school is part of the Empower Generations District, which is ranked 1415 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Empower Generations has consistently performed poorly across various metrics, including low four-year graduation rates ranging from 25.0% to 33.3%, high dropout rates reaching 28.6%, and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 58.5% in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance is also significantly lower than the nearby public high schools, such as Quartz Hill High, Eastside High, and Lancaster High, with only 18.18% of Empower Generations students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 55.73% and 27.9%, respectively.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Empower Generations, ranging from 73.91% to 76.54%, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may be a contributing factor to the school's poor performance. The consistently low performance of Empower Generations, particularly in comparison to the nearby public high schools, indicates a need for intervention and support from the Empower Generations District and the state to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 9-12

44236 10th St. W. Ste. 105
Lancaster, CA 93534-4134

(661) 429-3264

District: Empower Generations District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1939^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.7%

African American:

39.3%

White:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Empower Generations ranks worse than 83.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Empower Generations who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 Rankings:

Empower Generations was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Empower Generations 1939^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Empower Generations in the ranking list.)

Empower Generations District:

SchoolDigger ranks Empower Generations District 1415^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Empower Generations

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Rank History for all students at Empower Generations

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	21.21	1592^nd	2133	25.4%
2022	13.07	1875^th	2123	11.7%
2023	18.69	1733^rd	2348	26.2%
2024	11.12	1939^th	2323	16.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Empower Generations

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.90	1706^th	1943	12.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Empower Generations

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.77	1719^th	1858	7.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Empower Generations

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.66	1815^th	1916	5.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Empower Generations

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.69	1629^th	1861	12.5%

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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 Empower Generations

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	5	25	0	31	0	0	2	0	63
2020	14	32	3	43	0	0	7	0	99
2021	11	32	2	33	0	0	7	0	85
2022	17	31	1	35	0	1	6	1	92
2023	9	30	0	34	0	1	6	1	81
2024	8	33	0	35	1	0	6	1	84

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 Empower Generations

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	63	1.0	63.0	92.1
2020	99	n/a	n/a	77.8
2021	85	4.0	21.2	75.3
2022	92	2.0	46.0	73.9
2023	81	4.2	18.9	76.5
2024	84	4.1	20.2	83.3

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 Empower Generations

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	63	1.0	63.0	92.1
2020	99	n/a	n/a	77.8
2021	85	4.0	21.2	75.3
2022	92	2.0	46.0	73.9
2023	81	4.2	18.9	76.5
2024	84	4.1	20.2	83.3

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Empower Generations

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1592^nd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1733^rd of 2348 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Empower Generations)	9.1	16.7	7.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	54.8	2.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	63	81	28.6%
African American	25	30	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	31	34	9.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	5	9	80%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.1%	76.5%	15.5%

Schools Near Empower Generations

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	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 6th Grade	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
Empower Generations	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	44236 10th St. W. Ste. 105	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Empower Generations District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(661) 429-3264	84	4	20.2	83.3%	8 (9.5%)	33 (39.3%)	35 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)	11.1	1939^th of 2323 public high schools	16.5%		18.7	1733^rd of 2348 public high schools	26.2%	206				7.7				18.2	18.2				0.0	0.0
Desert Sands Charter	Public, Charter	8-12	44130 20th St. West	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Desert Sands Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 942-3357	690	37	18.7	83.5%	79 (11.4%)	86 (12.5%)	382 (55.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (19.7%)	20.1	1680^th of 2323 public high schools	27.7%		21.4	1660^th of 2348 public high schools	29.3%	20								31.6	31.6				3.7	3.7
Antelope Valley High	Public	9-12	44900 North Division St.	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 948-8552	1,512	70	21.7	78.9%	46 (3.0%)	434 (28.7%)	966 (63.9%)	10 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	49 (3.2%)	20.4	1662^nd of 2323 public high schools	28.5%		16.2	1798^th of 2348 public high schools	23.4%	136		8.7	8.5	8.7				33.1	33.1				6.4	6.4	$9,455
Desert Winds Continuation High	Public	9-12	415 East Kettering St.	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 948-7555	623	28	22.4	78.5%	34 (5.5%)	187 (30.0%)	357 (57.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.4%)	7.8	2185^th of 2323 public high schools	5.9%		10.3	2038^th of 2348 public high schools	13.2%	147		2.5	0.0	1.7				7.6	7.6				0.7	0.7	$5,622
Assurance Learning Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	43145 Business Center Ste. 102	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Assurance Learning Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 272-1225	3,111	115	27.0	85.2%	277 (8.9%)	229 (7.4%)	2,362 (75.9%)	29 (0.9%)	7 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	181 (5.8%)	15.7	1792^nd of 2323 public high schools	22.9%		14.9	1843^rd of 2348 public high schools	21.5%	51			14.4	14.4				23.1	23.1				3.3	3.3
Mission Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Mission Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(844) 788-3965	557	38	14.4	77.7%	94 (16.9%)	40 (7.2%)	357 (64.1%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.3%)	20.5	1661^st of 2323 public high schools	28.5%		26.8	1511^th of 2348 public high schools	35.6%	150	10.6		23.3	14.6	0.0	27.3	18.2	30.0	23.6	4.8	9.1	4.6	12.0	8.7
Phoenix High Community Day	Public	9-12	228 East Ave. H8	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 729-3936	43	7	6.2	76.7%	3 (7.0%)	24 (55.8%)	15 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	7.4	2216^th of 2323 public high schools	4.6%		7.8	2216^th of 2348 public high schools	5.6%			0.0		0.0											$30,031
SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)	Public	9-12	3041 West Avenue K	Lancaster	93536	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 722-6509	646	21	30.4	56.5%	70 (10.8%)	77 (11.9%)	406 (62.8%)	47 (7.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (6.7%)	93	112^th of 2323 public high schools	95.2%		97.1	52^nd of 2348 public high schools	97.8%	60		50.0		50.0				85.6	85.6				64.4	64.4	$6,095
Lancaster High	Public	9-12	44701 32nd St. West	Lancaster	93536	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 726-7649	2,697	108	24.9	63.6%	280 (10.4%)	627 (23.2%)	1,520 (56.4%)	109 (4.0%)	8 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	151 (5.6%)	26	1527^th of 2323 public high schools	34.3%		25.1	1556^th of 2348 public high schools	33.7%	29		14.2	10.7	13.9				36.6	36.6				8.2	8.2	$8,800
Eastside High	Public	9-12	3200 East Ave. J-8	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Antelope Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 946-3800	2,592	106	24.4	70.8%	101 (3.9%)	563 (21.7%)	1,765 (68.1%)	35 (1.4%)	7 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	116 (4.5%)	22.7	1614^th of 2323 public high schools	30.5%		22.3	1638^th of 2348 public high schools	30.2%	24		11.0	10.6	11.0				35.3	35.3				5.4	5.4	$8,601

Frequently Asked Questions about Empower Generations

How many students attend Empower Generations?

In the 2023-24 school year, 84 students attended Empower Generations.

What is the racial makeup of Empower Generations?

Students at Empower Generations are 42% Hispanic, 39% African American, 10% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Not Specified.

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Is Empower Generations a good school?

Empower Generations ranks in the bottom 16.5% of California high schools.

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