La Center Academy

www.lacenterschools.org

38 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The La Center Home School Academy (LCHSA), located in La Center, Washington, functions as a specialized program under the umbrella of the La Center School District. It is designed to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and home-based education, offering a structured environment that supports homeschooling families. The academy provides students with a hybrid learning model, allowing them to access district resources, curriculum support, and enrichment opportunities while maintaining the flexibility and personalized pace of an at-home education.

The program is structured to provide both academic oversight and community engagement. By enrolling in LCHSA, students gain access to certificated teachers who help parents navigate state learning requirements, track academic progress, and select appropriate materials. Beyond the core academics, the academy focuses on fostering a collaborative community, often offering elective classes, group activities, and social opportunities that help homeschooled students connect with their peers within the local public school district framework.

Total Students

0.7

Full-Time Teachers

54.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Center Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	4
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
32 (84.2%)
Hispanic
4 (10.5%)
Two or More
1 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	La Center School District
Phone:	(360)263-2131
Website:	http://www.lacenterschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	54.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 3 1

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 5