School overview
At a glance
Reported students
149
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
11.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
41th percentile
Compared with 572 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative): 149 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative)
SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Mission Viejo. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Saddleback Valley Unified. NCES reports 149 students for 2024–25.
Among 572 other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 221 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, below 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.9%). English learners represent 13.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative)
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.3%
- Lunch program
- Missing
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.3%
- Hispanic30.9%
- Black1.3%
- Asian17.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
5 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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