Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Summary:

Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment is an alternative public virtual school located in Carson, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,214 students. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 918 out of 1,563 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school stands out for its unique racial makeup, with 0% of students identifying as any race. This is significantly different from the racial compositions of the nearby schools, such as Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy, Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Educational Center, and Success Learning Center. Additionally, the school has a concerning 4-year graduation rate of 67.9%, which is lower than the state average of 86.8% and the Los Angeles Unified School District average of 77.3%. The school also has a high dropout rate of 21.4%, significantly higher than the state average of 8.9% and the district average of 16.7%.

Another significant issue is the school's extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 65.8%, much higher than the state average of 16.1% and the Los Angeles Unified School District average of 26.1%. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. These factors suggest that Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and may require targeted interventions or support to address these issues.


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Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 1254 East Helmick St.
       Carson, CA  90746-3164


(424) 444-0488

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4368th of 5,874 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  1,214

Racial breakdown:

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100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.2% Help


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Compare Details Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.98. (See more...)
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Compare Details Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment ranks worse than 84.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment ranks worse than 66.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.94. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment 4368th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment 2372nd of 2802 California public middle schools. (See Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment 1564th of 2348 California public high schools. (See Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 918th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.98 4368th 5874 25.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.56 2487th 3250 23.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.63 871st 2420 64.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.70 3845th 5374 28.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.37 3921st 5617 30.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.82 4470th 5650 20.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.15 2978th 5098 41.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.04 2372nd 2802 15.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.38 1106th 1529 27.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.76 729th 1538 52.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.73 2226th 2549 12.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.11 2091st 2547 17.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.77 2288th 2558 10.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.18 1900th 2391 20.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.94 1564th 2348 33.4%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.76 720th 786 8.4%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.24 937th 1323 29.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.05 767th 1547 50.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.73 1505th 2247 33.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.53 1453rd 2118 31.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.88 1563rd 2207 29.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.20 575th 720 20.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.12 1296th 2142 39.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.74 1005th 1434 29.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1214 1214

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 1214 61.6 19.6 72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 1214 61.6 19.6 72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment ranks 4368th of 5874 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,214 students attended Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment.


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