- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Granada Hills, CA
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271012946
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Granada Hills · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Granada Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences shrank from 868 students in 2022-23 to 794 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 062271012946 · Granada Hills, CA High · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 17.2:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences shrank from 868 students in 2022-23 to 794 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 757
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
757 students
What this shows Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences compares
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 189 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 22.5%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher 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 Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences'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 high schools in Granada Hills
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
How many students attend Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences has 757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Granada Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 794 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is 17.2:1, 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 Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
53.1% of students at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Granada Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences rank among high schools in Granada Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Granada Hills, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Granada Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences, 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.