Virtual Academy Steam serves 878 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virtual Academy Steam is 0.52, 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
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Virtual Academy Steam?
878 students attend Virtual Academy Steam.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Virtual Academy Steam students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Academy Steam?
Virtual Academy Steam has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Virtual Academy Steam offer ?
Virtual Academy Steam offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Virtual Academy Steam part of?
Virtual Academy Steam is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Virtual Academy Steam located?
Virtual Academy Steam is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 40 other public schools located in Westlake.
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