At a glance
Reported students
399
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy: 399 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 413
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.6:1
What the reported data says about Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy District. NCES reports 399 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.2%) and Black (26.1%). English learners represent 12.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.32 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.32
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic72.2%
- Black26.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle Middle · Charter · ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle District | 06–08 | 256 | 1.2 mi |
| Grace Hopper STEM Academy Middle · Charter · Grace Hopper STEM Academy District | 06–08 | 93 | 1.3 mi |
| Libertas College Preparatory Charter Middle · Charter · Libertas College Preparatory Charter District | 04–08 | 301 | 1.6 mi |
| Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District | 06–08 | 208 | 1.8 mi |
| Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 293 | 1.9 mi |
| John Muir Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 624 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy
What grades does Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy serve?
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy District.
How many students attend Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy?
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy reported 399 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 413 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 399 students and 19.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy in?
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy is part of Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle (1.2 mi), Grace Hopper STEM Academy (1.3 mi), Libertas College Preparatory Charter (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.