- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062271003416 · Lake Balboa, CA Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 21.1:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 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 590
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
590 students
What this shows Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 compares
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
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
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,444
- 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
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 (~590 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.