Learning Post Academy (Alternative)

Located at 24825 North Newhall Ave., in Santa Clarita, California, Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is a minimally staffed four-year high school that caters to 322 students (grades 7 through 12), part of William S. Hart Union High. That puts it 62% smaller than the typical public school in California, which averages around 838 students.

William S. Hart Union High runs 16 schools in total, collectively educating 20,465 students. Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Learning Post Academy (Alternative) reports that 46% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school records 38% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% multiracial, 2% Black. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 31%.

On the resource side, Learning Post Academy (Alternative) lists 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.9:1. The state averages about 18.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 24% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Los Angeles County (around 70%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Los Angeles County) records that median household earnings sit near $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Learning Post Academy (Alternative) is one of 2244 public schools in Los Angeles County (combined enrollment of about 1,265,907 students).

The closest other public school is William S. Hart High, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Learning Post Academy (Alternative) operates from an outer-ring location. Learning Post Academy (Alternative) delivers learning online rather than in a traditional classroom setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Learning Post Academy (Alternative) has grew 50%, going from 215 students in 2018 to 322 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 21% to 38% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 26.7:1 in 2018 to 18.9:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.