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Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment

1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment serves 894 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 87%.
How many students attend Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment?
894 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, 6% of students are White, 4% 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 18:1, 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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