Serving 57 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy's student population of 57 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy's ranking?
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy is ranked #759 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy?
57 students attend Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy?
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy offer ?
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy part of?
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
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