Enrollment
901
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victorville, CA
Lakeview Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063697206781
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Leadership Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Leadership Academy has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Leadership Academy ranks #7 of 9 schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Victor Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 063697206781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Leadership Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Leadership Academy
Lakeview Leadership Academy is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Victorville, California, enrolling 901 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 901 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #568.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 306 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 901 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Victorville's public schools, it stands alongside Excelsior Charter (2,170 students): Lakeview Leadership Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 25.8:1).
Victor Valley Union High also operates Victor Valley High (2,255 students) and Adelanto High (2,247 students) alongside Lakeview Leadership 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 Lakeview Leadership Academy compares
Lakeview Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$16,700
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
African American 17.0%
White 9.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Lakeview Leadership Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victor Valley Union High, which includes Lakeview Leadership Academy.
$16,700
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.7%
State 71.3%
Federal 10.9%
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 Lakeview Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adelanto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Victorville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Excelsior Charter
Standard public school
2,170 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory
Standard public school
1,136 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Options for Youth-Victor Valley Charter
Standard public school
886 students 35.4:1 students per teacher
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande
Standard public school
862 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Mojave River Academy - Route 66
Standard public school
450 students 25:1 students per teacher
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 (~901 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Leadership Academy
How many students attend Lakeview Leadership Academy?
Lakeview Leadership Academy has 901 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victorville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Leadership Academy is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Lakeview Leadership Academy?
70.2% of students at Lakeview Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Leadership Academy?
Lakeview Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeview Leadership Academy rank among schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Leadership Academy ranks #7 of 9 schools in Victorville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victorville on the city page.
Is Lakeview Leadership Academy a good school?
Lakeview Leadership Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. 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 Victor Valley Union High?
Besides Lakeview Leadership Academy, Victor Valley Union High also operates Victor Valley High (2,255 students), Adelanto High (2,247 students), and Silverado High (2,165 students). See the Victor Valley Union High district page for the complete list.
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