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ISANA Achernar Academy

3580 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90010

About ISANA Achernar Academy

The ISANA Achernar Academy is a public charter school in Los Angeles, California, which is a big suburb. There are about 414 students at the school, which is for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school has about 19 full-time equivalent teachers, which is the same as the district average. The student-teacher ratio is 22:1. There is also one full-time school counselor who helps with structured classroom instruction. The school focuses on preparing students for college by teaching them reading, writing, math, and STEM subjects. It also offers project-based learning and enrichment programs that help students become better at thinking critically and solving problems. There are a lot of different kinds of students at ISANA Achernar Academy. 52% are girls and 48% are boys. Since 87% of the students are economically disadvantaged, this shows the needs of the community around the school. According to U.S. News, 16% of students got a score that was at or above the proficient level in math, and 28% met the standards for proficiency in reading. This shows that there is still room for students to do better in school. The amount of money each student gets is about the same as what most charter schools in California get.

ISANA Achernar Academy Contact Information

Address

3580 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90010

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Phone

(310) 764-1234

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 28% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
414
Total Students
$102593
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4980 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at ISANA Achernar Academy

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
🏆
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 2:00 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 0%
Asian 0.24%
Hispanic 68.6%
Black 29.23%
Two+ Races 0.72%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
0.24%
Hispanic
68.6%
Black
29.23%
Two+ Races
0.72%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 414
52.42%
217 Female
47.58%
197 Male

Student Population

414 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

414 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The recent move of ISANA Achernar Academy in Los Angeles, California, to a new, state-of-the-art campus is making waves! The school is dedicated to getting its students involved, challenged, and empowered so they can reach their full potential. ISANA Achernar Academy is making a safe place for students to grow by focusing on diversity, social-emotional learning, and new programs.

The school has great after-school and summer learning programs that let students explore their interests and develop their own unique artistic skills. The ISANA Academies include ISANA Achernar Academy, which has been named a 2025 California Distinguished School. The school's dedication to academic excellence and community service is really helping its students.

FAQ

Q1. What sets ISANA Achernar Academy apart from other schools?

Ans. The school focuses on learning through projects and solving problems, which helps students connect what they learn in class to what they do in the real world.

Q2. Do you have arts programs?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in music, performance, and visual arts activities all year long.

Q3. How are the needs of each student met?

Ans. Teachers give each student individualized instruction and access to support programs that work for different learning styles.

Q4. Does the school put a lot of effort into teaching social and emotional skills?

Ans. Yes, daily lessons include things like empathy, social skills, and working together.

Q5. How does the school encourage people to get involved in the community?

Ans. Families are encouraged to take part in school events, volunteer programs, and cultural activities.

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

WR

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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