Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 27%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
29%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy?
413 students attend Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy?
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy offer ?
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy part of?
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy is part of Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy located?
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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