- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Crescenta, CA
Verdugo Academy
Federal NCES profile for Verdugo Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061524000440
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verdugo Academy earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in La Crescenta · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for California
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Verdugo Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verdugo Academy ranks #1 of 10 public schools in La Crescenta, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Verdugo Academy shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-22.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 061524000440 · La Crescenta, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 9.6:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
Verdugo Academy shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-22.8%). Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Verdugo Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- This school 135
Verdugo Academy
135 students
What this shows Verdugo Academy reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verdugo Academy compares
Verdugo Academy 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 55% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 135 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
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Verdugo Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Verdugo Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verdugo Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- 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 (~135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Verdugo Academy
How many students attend Verdugo Academy?
Verdugo Academy has 135 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in La Crescenta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verdugo Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Verdugo Academy is 9.6:1, which is 55% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% lower 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 Verdugo Academy?
45.5% of students at Verdugo Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verdugo Academy?
The largest demographic group at Verdugo Academy is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in La Crescenta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verdugo Academy?
Verdugo Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Verdugo Academy rank among public schools in La Crescenta?
By Resource Investment Index, Verdugo Academy ranks #1 of 10 public schools in La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Verdugo Academy, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.