Rowland Virtual Learning Academy

Rowland Virtual Learning Academy is a small public virtual school serving grades K-12 in La Puente, California, which is part of the Rowland Unified School District. The school has an enrollment of just 32 students and faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.

Rowland Virtual Learning Academy has seen chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.9% to 24.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average of around 14-15%. The school's test scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science exams are also generally lower than the Rowland Unified School District and the state of California. For example, in 2024-2025, only 17.65% of Rowland Virtual Learning Academy students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 48.49% for the district and 48.81% for the state. Additionally, the school has very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 85.54% to 90.62% over the past two years, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families.

When comparing Rowland Virtual Learning Academy to other nearby virtual schools, such as Buena Vista Virtual Academy and Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy, Rowland Virtual Learning Academy generally has lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school's performance is also lower than some nearby alternative schools, such as Parkview and Puente Hills High, which have higher test scores and graduation rates. These challenges may suggest that some students are struggling with the virtual learning environment, and more targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes at Rowland Virtual Learning Academy.