Summary:
The Vista Horizon Global Academy District in Los Angeles contains a single elementary school, Vista Horizon Global Academy, serving grades K-5 with 154 students, where academic performance has declined significantly over recent years despite exceptionally strong student attendance.
While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 4.9% is far better than the state average, its academic rankings have fallen, placing it in the 16th percentile statewide for 2024-2025. Proficiency in core subjects is below state averages, with mathematics showing a particularly sharp drop from 44% proficiency in 3rd grade to 0% in 5th grade, indicating a major challenge in upper-grade math instruction. Performance in English Language Arts is more consistent but still trails state benchmarks.
Notably, the school spends over $25,000 per student, a high level of investment that has not yet translated to improved academic outcomes. The district itself ranks in the bottom 10% of California districts. For parents, this presents a mixed picture: the school environment successfully promotes daily attendance, a critical foundation for learning, but significant academic support, especially in math for older students, is urgently needed to reverse the downward performance trend.
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