La Vida Charter

Summary:

La Vida Charter is an alternative public charter school located in Willits, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 79 students. The school is part of the La Vida Charter District.

While La Vida Charter shares the alternative school model with nearby institutions like Ukiah Independent Study Academy and Sequoia Career Academy, the school faces significant challenges. Its four-year graduation rate of 66.7% is notably lower than the 94.7% rate at Ukiah Independent Study Academy and the 75.0% rate at Sequoia Career Academy. Additionally, La Vida Charter has a high dropout rate of 25.0%, much higher than the 2.6% rate at Ukiah Independent Study Academy and the 18.8% rate at Sequoia Career Academy. Academically, the school's performance in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics is well below the state averages, with only 12.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics.

However, La Vida Charter does have some bright spots, such as a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 17.4% compared to the 24.9% rate at Ukiah Independent Study Academy and the 41.2% rate at Sequoia Career Academy. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 77.22% of its population receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school's challenges may be rooted in the socioeconomic factors affecting its student body, and addressing these underlying issues could lead to meaningful improvements in the school's performance and outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

16201 North Highway 101
Willits, CA 95490-8724

(707) 459-6344

District: La Vida Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2285^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 71

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.6%

Hispanic:

35.2%

Two or more races:

22.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Vida Charter ranks worse than 98.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at La Vida Charter 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 2024 Rankings:

La Vida Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks La Vida Charter 2285^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See La Vida Charter in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for La Vida Charter

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Rank History for all students at La Vida Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.13	2285^th	2323	1.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Vida Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.72	2118^th	2235	5.2%

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Rank History for Male students at La Vida Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.15	2152^nd	2172	0.9%

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Rank History for White students at La Vida Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.57	1359^th	1406	3.3%

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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 La Vida Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	57	1	1	11	4	0	2	76
2020	63	1	0	11	4	0	7	86
2021	73	0	0	11	7	2	14	107
2022	55	0	0	12	6	2	13	88
2023	41	0	0	17	1	2	18	79
2024	26	1	0	25	3	0	16	71

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 La Vida Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	76	7.3	10.3	88.2
2020	86	n/a	n/a	76.7
2021	107	6.6	16.1	83.2
2022	88	6.4	13.7	72.7
2023	79	5.1	15.2	77.2
2024	71	5.5	12.8	83.1

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 La Vida Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	76	7.3	10.3	88.2
2020	86	n/a	n/a	76.7
2021	107	6.6	16.1	83.2
2022	88	6.4	13.7	72.7
2023	79	5.1	15.2	77.2
2024	71	5.5	12.8	83.1

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 La Vida Charter

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	76	79	3.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	11	17	54.5%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	57	41	28.1%
Two or More Races	2	18	800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.2%	77.2%	10.9%

Schools Near La Vida Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th 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
La Vida Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	16201 North Highway 101	Willits	95490	Mendocino County	La Vida Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 459-6344	71	6	12.8	83.1%	26 (36.6%)	1 (1.4%)	25 (35.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (22.5%)								(n/a)									12.5					0.0
Ukiah Independent Study Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1000 Low Gap Rd.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Ukiah Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 472-5096	122	6	19.4	70.5%	54 (44.3%)	1 (0.8%)	51 (41.8%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)								(n/a)		12.5	25.0	21.1				44.1	33.9				8.8	10.2	$5,955
Orr Creek	Public, Alternative	K-12	1011 Low Gap Rd.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Mendocino County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 467-2517	14	1	13.3	92.9%	7 (50.0%)	1 (7.1%)	6 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														0.0
West Hills Juvenile Hall Court	Public, Alternative	K-12	585 Low Gap Rd.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Mendocino County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 901-9055	9	1	9.0	66.7%	3 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$26,580
Sequoia Career Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-12	1031 North State St.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Sequoia Career Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 463-7080	127	9	13.6	76.4%	45 (35.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (48.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.9%)								(n/a)	5.3	0.0		4.8	19.1	47.4	5.3	40.0	26.4	19.1	11.1	5.3	18.8	13.8

Frequently Asked Questions about La Vida Charter

How many students attend La Vida Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 71 students attended La Vida Charter.

Is La Vida Charter a good school?

La Vida Charter ranks in the bottom 1.6% of California alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of La Vida Charter?

Students at La Vida Charter are 37% White, 35% Hispanic, 23% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 1% African American.

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