Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
590 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Valley Alternative Magnet (VAM), located in Lake Balboa, California, is a unique K–12 public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, VAM operates as a magnet program that emphasizes a personalized, student-centered approach to learning. The school is known for its small-school atmosphere, which fosters strong relationships between students, staff, and families, creating a supportive community environment that encourages academic exploration and social-emotional growth.
The school’s curriculum is designed to provide students with flexibility and choice, often integrating project-based learning and interdisciplinary studies to keep students engaged. By offering a continuous K–12 experience, Valley Alternative Magnet allows for long-term mentorship and academic consistency, helping students develop self-reliance and critical thinking skills. It serves as an attractive option for families seeking an alternative to the large-campus model, providing a focused, safe, and collaborative space for students to thrive throughout their primary and secondary education.
The school’s curriculum is designed to provide students with flexibility and choice, often integrating project-based learning and interdisciplinary studies to keep students engaged. By offering a continuous K–12 experience, Valley Alternative Magnet allows for long-term mentorship and academic consistency, helping students develop self-reliance and critical thinking skills. It serves as an attractive option for families seeking an alternative to the large-campus model, providing a focused, safe, and collaborative space for students to thrive throughout their primary and secondary education.
590
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 280 |
| Hispanic | 221 |
| Black | 11 |
| Asian | 46 |
| Two or More | 32 |
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White280 (47.5%)
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Hispanic221 (37.5%)
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Asian46 (7.8%)
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Two or More32 (5.4%)
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Black11 (1.9%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Los Angeles Unified |
| Phone: | (818)342-6133 |
| Website: | http://lakebalboacollegeprep.com |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 590 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 433 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
21
Grade 1
21
Grade 2
38
Grade 3
44
Grade 4
53
Grade 5
55
Grade 6
52
Grade 7
61
Grade 8
64
Grade 9
50
Grade 10
46
Grade 11
46
Grade 12
39
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Grade 1 | 21 |
| Grade 2 | 38 |
| Grade 3 | 44 |
| Grade 4 | 53 |
| Grade 5 | 55 |
| Grade 6 | 52 |
| Grade 7 | 61 |
| Grade 8 | 64 |
| Grade 9 | 50 |
| Grade 10 | 46 |
| Grade 11 | 46 |
| Grade 12 | 39 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 277 | 46.9% |
| Male | 313 | 53.1% |
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