Learning Post Academy (Alternative)

24825 N. Newhall Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

www.learningpostacademy.org/

385 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Learning Post High School, located on the campus of College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, is an alternative education program within the William S. Hart Union High School District. Designed for students who thrive in a non-traditional setting, the school focuses on self-paced, independent study. By providing a more flexible structure than a standard comprehensive high school, Learning Post allows students to balance their academic responsibilities with personal needs, work schedules, or unique learning styles while still meeting all state graduation requirements.

The school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, fostering a supportive environment where students work closely with teachers to set goals and manage their progress. Because it is situated on the college campus, the school often encourages a culture of maturity and preparation for post-secondary life. It serves as an excellent option for students seeking a smaller, quieter, or more individualized academic experience that prioritizes student autonomy and mastery of the curriculum at a pace that best suits the learner.

385

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	145
Black	14
Asian	27
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
170 (44.3 %)
Hispanic
145 (37.8 %)
Asian
27 (7.0 %)
Two or More
27 (7.0 %)
Black
14 (3.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	William S. Hart Union High
Phone:	(661)255-8338
Website:	http://www.learningpostacademy.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 70

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 130