Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy serves 672 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy is 0.45, 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
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
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?
672 students attend Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% 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 19:1, which is lower 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 40 other public schools located in Westlake.
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