How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James Monroe High | Valor Academy High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Hills, CA | North Hills, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 492 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.6% | 82.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | James Monroe High | Valor Academy High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,606 | $17,697 |
| District | Los Angeles Unified School District | Valor Academy High School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | James Monroe High | Valor Academy High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.5% | 0.4% |
| African American | 2.1% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90.1% | 94.3% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 0.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James Monroe High | Valor Academy High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 213:1 | 130:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.1% | 24.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 7 |
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.