Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District

San Fernando, California — 1 schools

2,877
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,551
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District operates 1 public schools serving 2,877 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,629 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,551 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 27.6% local, 51.0% state, and 21.4% 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. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #695 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 328.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 30.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 98.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% White, 0.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center accounts for 100.0% of all Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 86.3% 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 — including this one — 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

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District student-counselor ratio is 329:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District is typically wider than the Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District chronic absenteeism rate is 30.0% — 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 Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District is typically wider than the Vaughn Next Century Learning Center 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?

21.4%
Federal
51.0%
State
27.6%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
695 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District.

White 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 98.2%
Asian 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
328.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District

School Enrollment
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Charter
2,629

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District?

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,877 students.

How much does Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District spend per student?

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District spends $15,551 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #695 in California.

What is the average rent near Vaughn Next Century Learning Center 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.

What is the demographic composition of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District?

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District students are 98.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% White, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District?

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #695 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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