At a glance
Reported students
346
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
Virtual Academy: 346 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Virtual Academy
Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in San Bernardino. It is one of 76 current school records connected to San Bernardino City Unified. NCES reports 346 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 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75.7%) and Black (13%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.9%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.4%
- Hispanic75.7%
- Black13%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.7%
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.
Other schools in San Bernardino City Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Anderson
Other · Grades KG–12
76 reported students
Alternative Learning Center
Other · Grades KG–12
34 reported students
Kendall Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
351 reported students
Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
338 reported students
Kimbark Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
337 reported students
Fairfax Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
359 reported students
Public schools near Virtual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Learning Center Other · San Bernardino City Unified | KG–12 | 34 | under 0.1 mi |
| San Bernardino Co Juve Detention and Assessment Center Other · San Bernardino County Office of Education | KG–12 | 113 | 1.6 mi |
| ASA Charter Other · Charter · ASA Charter District | KG–12 | 334 | 2.8 mi |
| Anderson Other · San Bernardino City Unified | KG–12 | 76 | 3.1 mi |
| Community School/Independent Alternative Education Other · San Bernardino County Office of Education | KG–12 | 394 | 3.6 mi |
| Norton Science and Language Academy Other · Charter · Norton Science and Language Academy District | KG–12 | 1,249 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Virtual Academy
What grades does Virtual Academy serve?
Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in San Bernardino City Unified.
How many students attend Virtual Academy?
Virtual Academy reported 346 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 346 students and 23.66 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 Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Bernardino City Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.9% 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 Virtual Academy in?
Virtual Academy is part of San Bernardino City Unified, based in San Bernardino, CA, which operates 76 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alternative Learning Center (under 0.1 mi), San Bernardino Co Juve Detention and Assessment Center (1.6 mi), ASA Charter (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.