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Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment
School · Los Angeles Unified · Carson, CA
A Los Angeles Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1254 East Helmick St., Carson, CA 90746
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High3,369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carson), 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
$113,545
Median home value
$682,000
Median rent
$2,713/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Carson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Compton StepEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Compton Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment is a public school in Carson, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 894 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment
What grades does Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment serve?
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment?
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment has an enrollment of approximately 894 students.
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 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment has 19% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment a charter school?
No, Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment a Title I school?
No, Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment?
81.2% of students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment 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
- 894
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.6%
- Phone
- (424) 444-0488
- Area population (ZIP 90746)
- 27,465
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 90746; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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