At a glance
Reported students
505
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505
Southern California Flex Academy: 505 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. 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
- 486
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27:1
What the reported data says about Southern California Flex Academy
Southern California Flex Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Lucerne Valley. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Southern California Flex Academy District. NCES reports 505 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, above the California median of 18:1 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 (60.2%) and Black (18.2%). English learners represent 9.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southern California Flex Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White15.8%
- Hispanic60.2%
- Black18.2%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Southern California Flex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Mountain Charter Other · Charter · Granite Mountain Charter District | KG–12 | 4,393 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mountain View High High · Lucerne Valley Unified | 09–12 | 16 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lucerne Valley Elementary Elementary · Lucerne Valley Unified | KG–06 | 646 | 3.4 mi |
| Lucerne Valley Middle Middle · Lucerne Valley Unified | 07–08 | 195 | 3.7 mi |
| Lucerne Valley High High · Lucerne Valley Unified | 09–12 | 322 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southern California Flex Academy
What grades does Southern California Flex Academy serve?
Southern California Flex Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Southern California Flex Academy District.
How many students attend Southern California Flex Academy?
Southern California Flex Academy reported 505 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 486 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southern California Flex Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 505 students and 24.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southern California Flex Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southern California Flex Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Southern California Flex Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southern California Flex Academy in?
Southern California Flex Academy is part of Southern California Flex Academy District, based in Lucerne Valley, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southern California Flex Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Granite Mountain Charter (under 0.1 mi), Mountain View High (under 0.1 mi), Lucerne Valley Elementary (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.