- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson, CA
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271014635
👥 S:T ratio 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #4 of 24
- public schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for California
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment ranks #4 of 24 public schools in Carson, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271014635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-320 students YoY
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment shrank from 1,214 students in 2022-23 to 894 in 2023-24 (-26.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.7 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-320 students YoY 062271014635 · Carson, CA Other · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 14.4:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment shrank from 1,214 students in 2022-23 to 894 in 2023-24 (-26.4%). Teacher FTE lost 61.7 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment 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 878
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment
878 students
What this shows Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment compares
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
African American 13.7%
White 5.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment'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 other schools in Carson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~878 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment
How many students attend Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment?
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment has 878 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Carson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,214 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), down 320.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment is 14.4:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment?
71.7% of students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Carson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment?
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment rank among public schools in Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment ranks #4 of 24 public schools in Carson, 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 Carson on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment, 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.