Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy serves 573 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy's student population of 573 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
573 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy is 0.44, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
9%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy?
573 students attend Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy?
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy offer ?
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy part of?
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy located?
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 34 other public schools located in Westlake.
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