Enrollment
6
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 060003212165
Redondo Beach Learning Academy — Redondo Beach, CA
Federal NCES profile for Redondo Beach Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 80
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Redondo Beach Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redondo Beach Learning Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Redondo Beach Learning Academy reports 6 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 12 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Redondo Beach Unified spends $14,713 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.4% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Redondo Beach Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 77% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 6 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
— 77% below state mean
Top 1% in California — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,713
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 12 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 6 Top 1% in California — larger than 99% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 5:1 -77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 060003212165
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 12:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redondo Beach Unified, which includes Redondo Beach Learning Academy.
$14,713
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 40.7%
Federal 7.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,921
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Redondo Beach Learning Academy
How many students attend Redondo Beach Learning Academy?
Redondo Beach Learning Academy has 6 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redondo Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redondo Beach Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Redondo Beach Learning Academy is 5:1, which is 77% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redondo Beach Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Redondo Beach Learning Academy is White at 66.7%. The school serves a student body in Redondo Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redondo Beach Learning Academy?
Redondo Beach Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.