Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)

Charter School 94 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) is a public charter school located in Red Bluff, California, that serves students from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. Operating under the Antelope Elementary School District, the school is designed to provide a flexible and personalized learning environment. By blending traditional instruction with independent study options, LAVA aims to cater to diverse learning styles, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining a strong connection to a supportive educational community.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, focusing on academic rigor, character development, and active family involvement. Because it functions as a site-based charter, LAVA offers a smaller, more intimate classroom setting compared to traditional district schools, which fosters closer relationships between teachers and students. Their curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating innovative teaching methods to ensure that students are well-prepared for high school and beyond.

Total Students

4.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

White
68 (72.3 %)
Hispanic
21 (22.3 %)
Two or More
2 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (2.1 %)
Black
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Antelope Elementary
Phone:	(530)727-9495
Website:	http://antelopeschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 18

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 26