Enrollment
4
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Compton, CA
Compton Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Compton Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060962014655
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compton Virtual Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Compton Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962014655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Compton Virtual Academy
Compton Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Compton, California, enrolling 4 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of California schools, with 4 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Discipline events run high: 2 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 4 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Compton's public schools, it stands alongside Lifeline Education Charter (698 students): Compton Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Compton Unified also operates Dominguez High (1,582 students) and Compton High (1,438 students) alongside Compton Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Compton Virtual Academy compares
Compton Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$15,270
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Compton Unified, which includes Compton Virtual Academy.
$15,270
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 70.8%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Compton Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Compton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Centennial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Compton Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Compton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Compton Virtual Academy
How many students attend Compton Virtual Academy?
Compton Virtual Academy has 4 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compton Virtual Academy?
Compton Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Compton Virtual Academy rank among schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Compton Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Compton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Compton on the city page.
Is Compton Virtual Academy a good school?
Compton Virtual Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Compton Unified?
Besides Compton Virtual Academy, Compton Unified also operates Dominguez High (1,582 students), Compton High (1,438 students), and Centennial High (908 students). See the Compton Unified district page for the complete list.
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