The top reported proficiency rate is 18% in English language arts. The lowest is 1% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Academia Avance Charter District
Academia Avance Charter District serves middle and high school grades across Los Angeles County. The district consists of a single school, Academia Avance Charter, with a total enrollment of around two hundred forty students spread across grades six through twelve.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with small numbers of students across other racial and ethnic backgrounds. The district does not publicly report free-or-reduced-price-lunch counts or English learner enrollment, so a parent looking for that information may want to contact the district directly.
On state assessments in mathematics and English language arts, the district's results are notably low. In grade six mathematics, no students achieved proficiency. Grade seven mathematics showed the same outcome. In grade eight mathematics, a very small share of students met the proficiency threshold. English language arts performance is similarly limited across the tested grades, with proficiency rates in the low single digits to around one in five students. In grade eight science, proficiency was in the single digits. These results place the district in the bottom tier when compared against other districts in Los Angeles County.
Chronic absenteeism is reported at a rate that exceeds the county median, placing the district in the bottom quartile on this measure. The district does not report a graduation rate, likely because the graduation data for the cohort is not yet available given the recent school year.
Per-pupil spending is notably higher than the county median, which may reflect the needs of the student population or operational characteristics of a smaller charter organization.
The district's grade configuration and small size differentiate it from traditional comprehensive middle and high schools. A parent considering Academia Avance Charter should understand that current academic proficiency is very low and attendance patterns suggest engagement challenges. A parent may want to speak directly with school leadership about the support structures in place, the school's trajectory and improvement efforts, and the specific academic and behavioral services available to students, particularly given the proficiency and attendance data.
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