Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment serves 878 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment's student population of 878 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
878 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
5%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)96.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment?
The graduation rate of Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment?
878 students attend Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment?
Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment offer ?
Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment part of?
Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment located?
Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Carson, CA.
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