Academy of Media Arts District

Los Angeles, California — 1 schools

143
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,219
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy of Media Arts District operates 1 public schools serving 143 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 143 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,219 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.4% local, 51.5% state, and 18.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 15.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Use the school table below to drill into any individual campus for its own demographic and resource profile.

Academy of Media Arts accounts for 100.0% of all Academy of Media Arts District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Academy of Media Arts District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Academy of Media Arts District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 62.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Academy of Media Arts District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Academy of Media Arts District is typically wider than the Academy of Media Arts District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.1%
Federal
51.5%
State
30.4%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Programs & Resources

15.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Academy of Media Arts District

School Enrollment
Academy of Media Arts
Charter
143

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy of Media Arts District?

Academy of Media Arts District has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 143 students.

How much does Academy of Media Arts District spend per student?

Academy of Media Arts District spends $14,219 per student.

What is the average rent near Academy of Media Arts District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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