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Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)

Antelope Elementary · Tehama County · 1660 Monroe Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080-2694

(530) 727-9495 · antelopeschools.org

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6/10
#642
Rank 642 out of 1,315
Top 49%
English Language Arts5/10 · #710 · 46th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #681 · 48th percentile
Science7/10 · #479 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rural landscapes of Tehama County, LAVA offers Red Bluff families a charter school alternative for the middle grades that punches above its weight in science — a fitting strength given its namesake volcanic region. It's a solid choice for families who want a more intentional, community-focused environment during those tricky 5th-through-8th-grade years, away from the larger district schools. Red Bluff itself has a small-town, agricultural character with easy access to the outdoors, and LAVA fits naturally into that setting for families who value hands-on learning and a tighter-knit school community.

Student Demographics

89 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
74 (83%)
Hispanic
9 (10%)
Multiple Races
3 (3%)
American Indian
2 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged57 (64%)
Students with Disabilities13 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

97
Enrollment
5.2
Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.6
Administrators (FTE)
22
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1035 · 25th percentile

29 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found