- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Angeles, CA
Computer Science Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Computer Science Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271014632
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Computer Science Virtual Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #23 of 41
- schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for California
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Computer Science Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Computer Science Virtual Academy ranks #23 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271014632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-318 students YoY
Computer Science Virtual Academy shrank from 1,173 students in 2022-23 to 855 in 2023-24 (-27.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-318 students YoY 062271014632 · Los Angeles, CA Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 15:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Computer Science Virtual Academy shrank from 1,173 students in 2022-23 to 855 in 2023-24 (-27.1%). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Computer Science Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 765
Computer Science Virtual Academy
765 students
What this shows Computer Science Virtual Academy reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Computer Science Virtual Academy compares
Computer Science Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
African American 12.3%
White 9.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Computer Science Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Computer Science Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Computer Science Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eagle Rock High
Standard public school
2,031 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Foshay Learning Center
Standard public school
1,530 students 18:1 students per teacher
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
Alternative education program
1,357 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Standard public school
1,284 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
City of Angels
Alternative education program
1,058 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Standard public school
1,031 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Computer Science Virtual Academy
How many students attend Computer Science Virtual Academy?
Computer Science Virtual Academy has 765 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,173 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), down 318.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Computer Science Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Computer Science Virtual Academy is 15:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Computer Science Virtual Academy?
66.6% of students at Computer Science Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Computer Science Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Computer Science Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Computer Science Virtual Academy?
Computer Science Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Computer Science Virtual Academy rank among schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Computer Science Virtual Academy ranks #23 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Computer Science Virtual Academy, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.