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Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies

44034 13th St. West, Lancaster, CA, 93534

About Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies

Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies is a public school in Lancaster, California that offers both alternative and virtual classes for students in grades 6 through 12. The school offers students who do better in online or non-traditional settings a variety of ways to learn. There are about 200–250 students enrolled, and the school keeps a student–teacher ratio of about 21:1, which means that students get more personalized instruction than they would in a regular school. The academic program focuses on core subjects like English language arts and math, as well as science, social studies, and digital learning skills. According to data from U.S. News, only about 10% of students are good at math and 15% are good at reading. This shows that they need extra help with their schoolwork. The school has a lot of different kinds of students, including a lot of students from minority and low-income families. This money goes toward online learning platforms, teaching materials, and academic intervention programs.

Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies Contact Information

Address

44034 13th St. West, Lancaster, CA, 93534

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Phone

(661) 488-7600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 15%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 15% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
263
Total Students
$119279
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5803 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 33.84%
Asian 4.18%
Hispanic 28.9%
Black 20.91%
Two+ Races 6.84%
Native Am. 4.18%
White
33.84%
Asian
4.18%
Hispanic
28.9%
Black
20.91%
Two+ Races
6.84%
Native Am.
4.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 263
42.97%
113 Female
57.03%
150 Male

Student Population

263 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

263 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This term, Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies is focusing on student success. They report that 2025 state test scores have gone up, with more than 36% of students meeting English standards, which is an improvement over previous years. They are also offering flexible online and small-group learning for K-8 independent learners this school year.

FAQ

Q1. What grades do Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies serve?

Ans. The school is for kids in grades 6 through 12.

Q2. Is it possible to learn completely online at the school?

Ans. Yes, students can take virtual classes for all of their main subjects.

Q3. Are there any academic help programs?

Ans. Yes, students who are having trouble with math or reading can get help that is specific to their needs.

Q4. Is it possible for students to go back to a regular school?

Ans. Yes, students can go back to district schools when it's appropriate.

Q5. Are there services for counseling and social-emotional issues?

Ans. Yes, the school offers counseling and other services to help students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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