Keppel Academy

www.keppelunion.org/keppelacademy

233 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Keppel Academy, located in Littlerock, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Keppel Union School District. It serves as a unique alternative learning environment designed to provide students with a more personalized and flexible educational experience. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the academy aims to support students who may benefit from a different approach to the traditional classroom setting, helping them meet academic standards while addressing their social and emotional needs.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where students can regain their academic footing and prepare for future success. Through its connection to the broader Keppel Union School District, Keppel Academy utilizes district-aligned curricula while maintaining a focus on student-centered goals. By providing targeted interventions and a nurturing atmosphere, the academy serves as a vital resource for families in the Antelope Valley looking for an educational path that emphasizes student engagement, accountability, and long-term academic growth.

233

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

28.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keppel Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	181
Black	7
Two or More	2

Hispanic
181 (77.7 %)
White
43 (18.5 %)
Black
7 (3.0 %)
Two or More
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Keppel Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)944-2152
Website:	http://www.keppelunion.org/keppelacademy
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 5 43

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 68