Chino Valley Learning Academy

Chino Valley Learning Academy is a very small, alternative public school serving just 27 students in grades 7-12 within the Chino Valley Unified School District in Chino Hills, CA, that serves a student population with very high economic need.

The school faces significant challenges, particularly with student attendance, as nearly 76% of students were chronically absent last year, which is much higher than the district average. Academic proficiency rates in English, math, and science are also well below both district and state averages. It's important to understand that this is a specialized school with a very small class size (about 9 students per teacher) and receives more funding per student than traditional comprehensive high schools in the area, which suggests it is designed to support students who may need intensive, alternative education.

When compared to other local schools, CVLA stands out for its combination of very small size, high funding, and high student need. For example, nearby comprehensive high schools like Ruben S. Ayala High and Chino Hills High have much larger enrollments and higher test scores. Even compared to another alternative school in the district, Buena Vista Continuation High, CVLA has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and receives more funding per student. This indicates CVLA likely serves a unique population of students with significant barriers to learning, and its performance should be considered within that specific context.