Enrollment
590
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Balboa, CA
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Federal NCES profile for Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271003416
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Lake Balboa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Lake Balboa, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Balboa, California, enrolling 590 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 590 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #446.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12.
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 Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 compares
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 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.
Similar enrollment (~590 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
How many students attend Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 has 590 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lake Balboa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher 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 Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
78.7% of students at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
The largest demographic group at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Lake Balboa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 rank among public schools in Lake Balboa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Lake Balboa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Balboa on the city page.
Is Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 a good school?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, 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.
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