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Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
School · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Rolling Hills, CA
A Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
38 Crest Rd. West, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 2 AP courses offered
- 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low62/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rolling Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$222,273
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
75.6%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Learning UnlimitedPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.8 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Nishiyamato Academy of CaliforniaPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–9 | 3.7 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Rolling Hills PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #17 of 17
- District spending per student
- $15,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy is listed in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy is a public school in Rolling Hills, CA, part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #9,407 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
What grades does Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy serve?
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy?
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy is 28.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy rank in CA?
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy ranks #9,407 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy?
15.8% of students at Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 378-9966
- Area population (ZIP 90274)
- 24,988
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90274; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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