How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buena Vista High | Odyssey STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lakewood, CA | Lakewood, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 180 | 336 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.1% | 72.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buena Vista High | Odyssey STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,267 | $21,267 |
| District | Paramount Unified | Paramount Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buena Vista High | Odyssey STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| African American | 11.7% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82.7% | 85.4% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buena Vista High | Odyssey STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 78:1 | 497:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 15.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.