CaliforniaSchoolsLearning Works

Learning Works

PublicRegularCharterGrades 712
Pasadena, California · Learning Works District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students212
Student:Teacher26.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
212
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
76%+10.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
7–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Learning Works is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Pasadena, California. The school enrolls 212 students. It is part of the Learning Works District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictLearning Works District
County6037
CityPasadena
ZIP91107
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060186912366

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment212
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino87.4%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
87.4%
Black
1.1%
Asian
7.3%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)