Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)

About Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)

Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) is a public charter school located in the rural community of Antelope, California. Established in 2021, LAVA is an innovative, project-based learning environment for students in grades 6-12. Our mission is to empower students to become self-directed learners and to develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills necessary to succeed in college and career.
At LAVA, we believe that every student is unique and has the potential to be successful. We provide a rigorous academic program that combines the best of traditional and innovative learning approaches. Our teachers are passionate about teaching and use innovative strategies to engage students in their learning. Our classes are small and interactive, and we provide a wide range of extracurricular activities to help students explore their interests and develop their talents.
We are committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment that respects and values diversity. We strive to create a culture of acceptance and inclusion, where all students feel welcome and respected. We also prioritize social-emotional learning, providing students with the skills and support they need to be successful in school and in life.
At LAVA, we are dedicated to helping our students reach their full potential and become lifelong learners. We strive to create an environment where students can explore their passions, take risks, and develop the skills they need to succeed. We are excited to be part of the Antelope community and look forward to helping our students reach their goals.

Address:	1660 Monroe St. Red Bluff, CA 96080
Phone:	(530) 727-9495
Site:	–
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	93 students

Overview Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)

Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) serves 93 students in grades 5-8.
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)

Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) is 0.42, 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.