Serving 160 students in grades 7-12, Learning For Life Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning For Life Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Learning For Life Charter's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Learning For Life Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learning For Life Charter is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8593 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning For Life Charter's ranking?
Learning For Life Charter is ranked #8593 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Learning For Life Charter often compared to?
Learning For Life Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Central Coast High School, Marina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning For Life Charter?
The graduation rate of Learning For Life Charter is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Learning For Life Charter?
160 students attend Learning For Life Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Learning For Life Charter students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Learning For Life Charter?
Learning For Life Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Learning For Life Charter offer ?
Learning For Life Charter offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Learning For Life Charter part of?
Learning For Life Charter is part of Learning For Life Charter School District.
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