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Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment
School · Los Angeles Unified
1254 East Helmick St., Carson, CA 90746
Enrollment
894
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
894
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment
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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. Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment serves approximately 894 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has 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.
Structured state assessment records for Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment show 19% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
95% of students at Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 894 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Address
- 1254 East Helmick St., Carson, CA 90746
- Phone
- (424) 444-0488
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
How Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment Compares
See how Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1254 East Helmick St., Carson, CA 90746
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment may also want to explore other schools in the area. BETHEL BAPTIST SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.3 miles away). Additionally, CARSON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 5.1/10, 1.4 miles away). For more schools in Carson, see our Carson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle Carson | 0.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Magnolia Science Academy 3 Carson | 0.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Annalee Avenue Elementary Carson | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| California Academy of Mathematics and Science Carson | 0.7 mi | 9.0 |
| Broadacres Avenue Elementary Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Carson | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Leapwood Avenue Elementary Carson | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Del Amo Elementary Carson | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Bethel Baptist Christian School Carson | 1.3 mi | — |
| Towne Avenue Elementary Carson | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| BETHEL BAPTIST SCHOOL Carson | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| CARSON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Carson | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Andrew Carnegie Middle Carson | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Bonita Street Elementary Carson | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Jennifer Kelley Gardena | 1.9 mi | — |
| Carson Street Elementary Carson | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Walton Middle Compton | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| St. Philomena Elementary Carson | 2.1 mi | — |
| Ambler Avenue Elementary Carson | 2.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Ralph Bunche Elementary Carson | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Longfellow Elementary Compton | 2.5 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90746 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$113,545
Median Home Value
$682,000
Median Rent
$2,713/mo
Population
27,465
College Educated
34.6%
Homeownership
84.5%
Avg Commute
26.6 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
44.9
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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.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 31 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
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