Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne's student population of 569 students has grown by 712% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 480% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7239 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
55%
55%
Black
21%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne's ranking?
Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne is ranked #7239 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne often compared to?
Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerneis often viewed alongside schools like Granite Mountain Charter, Mariana Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne?
The graduation rate of Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne?
569 students attend Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne?
Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne offer ?
Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne part of?
Virtual Preparatory Academy At Lucerne is part of Elite Acad Academy - Adult Work Force Investment School District.
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