Learning for Life Charter District

The Learning for Life Charter District in Marina, California, consists of a single high school, Learning for Life Charter, serving 160 students in grades 7 through 12.

This school shows significant strengths and challenges in its academic profile. A notable positive is its performance in science, where 12th graders outperform the state average. The school also maintains a chronic absenteeism rate better than the state's. However, overall academic performance is below state averages, particularly in mathematics where proficiency is very low at 9.52%, with 11th graders at just 5%. The school's statewide ranking has been volatile in recent years, fluctuating dramatically, which suggests inconsistent outcomes. Student outcomes are also a concern, with a graduation rate below and a dropout rate above the state averages.

With over 60% of its students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the school serves a high-needs community. Despite spending over $16,000 per student, academic results in core subjects like English and math lag, indicating that resource allocation and instructional strategies, especially for upper-grade math, may need review. Parents should note the school's specific strength in science while being aware of the significant need for improvement in mathematics and the inconsistency in its year-to-year performance.