Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities serves 737 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
737 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities is 0.38, 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
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities?
737 students attend Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities?
Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities offer ?
Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities part of?
Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities located?
Virtual Academy Of International Studies/humanities is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Sun Valley, CA.
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