At a glance
Reported students
403
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
San Diego Virtual: 403 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
22.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 429
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about San Diego Virtual
San Diego Virtual is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Diego. It is one of 1 current school records connected to San Diego Virtual District. NCES reports 403 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 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 (47.1%) and White (32.5%). English learners represent 9.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking San Diego Virtual
- 1How do the reported 22.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.2%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.5%
- Hispanic47.1%
- Black5.2%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.4%
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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near San Diego Virtual
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King-Chavez Community High High · Charter · King-Chavez Community High District | 09–12 | 226 | 0.4 mi |
| East Village Middle College High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 138 | 0.9 mi |
| San Diego High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 1,602 | 0.9 mi |
| e3 Civic High High · Charter · e3 Civic High District | 09–12 | 360 | 1 mi |
| Garfield High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 226 | 1.1 mi |
| Coronado High High · Coronado Unified | 09–12 | 999 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about San Diego Virtual
What grades does San Diego Virtual serve?
San Diego Virtual reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Diego Virtual District.
How many students attend San Diego Virtual?
San Diego Virtual reported 403 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 429 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at San Diego Virtual?
The calculated ratio is 22.5:1, based on 403 students and 17.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is San Diego Virtual a public, charter, or magnet school?
San Diego Virtual is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of San Diego Virtual students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.2% 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 San Diego Virtual in?
San Diego Virtual is part of San Diego Virtual District, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near San Diego Virtual?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include King-Chavez Community High (0.4 mi), East Village Middle College High (0.9 mi), San Diego High (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.