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PUC Inspire Charter Academy

12550 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331 · (818) 492-1880 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL210 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
210
Middle
STATE 659
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
204 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 64823%
Grade 78340%
Grade 87938%
Student demographics
5%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
White
10%
STATE 20% · US 43%
Hispanic
20598%
STATE 56% · US 30%
Black
21%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
10%
STATE 12% · US 6%
Two+
10%
STATE 6% · US 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10650%
Female
10450%

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Schools most like PUC Inspire Charter Academy

SchoolStudentsLow-incomeProficient
PUC Inspire Charter Academy this school21097.1%N/A
Charles Maclay Middle
Pacoima
23898.3%16.2%
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
San Diego
20192.5%N/A
Marshall Middle
Pomona
24996.4%29.6%
ACE Empower Academy
San Jose
18993.1%N/A
Arts in Action Community Middle
Los Angeles
25894.6%N/A
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where PUC Inspire Charter Academy ranks

Among middle schools
MeasureThis schoolIn CaliforniaIn Los Angeles County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
210#1,272 of 1,377#301 of 317
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
17.4:1#140 of 1,279#44 of 301
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
4.7%#1,233 of 1,278#281 of 301
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
97.1%#41 of 1,329#21 of 312
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
210
-56 (-21%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 17.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2521012.117.4:197% (204)
2023-2422412.118.5:199% (221)
2022-231951117.7:198% (191)
2020-212661517.7:196% (255)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PUC Inspire Charter Academy.

About PUC Inspire Charter Academy

Located in Pacoima, California, PUC Inspire Charter Academy is a very small middle school. It reported 210 students in grades 6 through 8 in 2024-25. That compares with an average of about 659 students for middle schools in California.

PUC Inspire Charter Academy is administered by PUC Inspire Charter Academy District.

At PUC Inspire Charter Academy, 98% of students are Hispanic. Census figures show Los Angeles County is about 48% Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 5%.

PUC Inspire Charter Academy has a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1, with 12.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, middle schools in California average 20.7:1. The school has 97% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Los Angeles County average 70%.

American Community Survey estimates for Los Angeles County show that median household income comes to about $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. The county's public schools total 2,244, with about 1,265,907 students.

PUC Inspire Charter Academy is about 0.1 miles from Fenton Primary Center, its nearest public school. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.

By NCES locale, the school is City: Large, or inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. PUC Inspire Charter Academy holds a charter, making it a public charter school.

In 2024-25, the school enrolled 210, down from 266 in 2020-21.

The PUC Inspire Charter Academy discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

Los Angeles County at a glance

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Population
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students

Quick facts

School name
PUC Inspire Charter Academy
District
PUC Inspire Charter Academy District
Address
12550 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Phone
(818) 492-1880
County
Los Angeles County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
210
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Free and reduced lunch
204 (97%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
060208213750
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About PUC Inspire Charter Academy
How many students attend PUC Inspire Charter Academy?
PUC Inspire Charter Academy enrolls approximately 210 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does PUC Inspire Charter Academy serve?
PUC Inspire Charter Academy serves grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at PUC Inspire Charter Academy?
Approximately 17.4:1 students per teacher at PUC Inspire Charter Academy.
What is the student diversity at PUC Inspire Charter Academy?
Student demographics at PUC Inspire Charter Academy are roughly 0% White, 98% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is PUC Inspire Charter Academy in?
PUC Inspire Charter Academy is part of PUC Inspire Charter Academy District.
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