Learning Works

Learning Works is a public charter high school located in Pasadena, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 186 students. The school is part of the Learning Works District, which is ranked 1443 out of 1543 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Learning Works consistently ranks in the bottom 15% of California high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 4-9% of 11th-grade students proficient in ELA and 0% proficient in Math. Learning Works also has a high dropout rate, ranging from 7.8% to 68.8% in recent years, and a chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 20.4% to 40.1%, both well above the state average.

In contrast, the nearby schools, such as Temple City High, Arcadia High, and San Marino High, significantly outperform Learning Works in academic achievement, graduation rates, and other key metrics. These schools have proficiency rates that are 2-3 times higher than Learning Works, and they are ranked in the top 10-20% of California high schools. Despite the relatively high spending per student at Learning Works, the school is not achieving the desired academic outcomes, suggesting that it may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional practices.