Calabash Charter Academy

About Calabash Charter Academy

Calabash Charter Academy is a public charter school located in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
The school was founded in 2013 and has grown rapidly since then. It is known for its innovative and progressive approach to education, which emphasizes project-based learning, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences. The school also has a strong emphasis on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education, with a focus on developing students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Calabash Charter Academy has received numerous awards and recognition for its success in preparing students for college and career readiness. It has been recognized by the California Charter Schools Association as a model school for its commitment to student achievement, and has been named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
The school has a diverse student body, with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
Calabash Charter Academy is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment where all students can reach their full potential.

Address:	23055 Eugene St. Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone:	(818) 224-4430
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	423 students

Overview Calabash Charter Academy

Calabash Charter Academy serves 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Calabash Charter Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Calabash Charter Academy

Calabash Charter Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Calabash Charter Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.