How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Paramount Virtual Academy | Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Paramount, CA | Carson, CA |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 55 | 878 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.4% | 85.5% |
| 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 | Paramount Virtual Academy | Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,267 | $22,606 |
| District | Paramount Unified | Los Angeles Unified School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Paramount Virtual Academy | Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| White | - | 5.2% |
| African American | - | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | - | 73.7% |
| Asian | - | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | - | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | - | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | - | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Paramount Virtual Academy | Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | - | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 69.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | - |
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.