At a glance
Reported students
578
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
972
Launch Virtual Academy: 578 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
20.7:1 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
- 640
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.3:1
What the reported data says about Launch Virtual Academy
Launch Virtual Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in San Diego. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Sweetwater Union High. NCES reports 578 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, close to 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 (76.6%) and White (9.9%). English learners represent 23.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Launch Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.92 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 4.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.2%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.9%
- Hispanic76.6%
- Black4.3%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Sweetwater Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Palomar High
High · Grades 07–12
269 reported students
East Hills Academy
High · Grades 07–12
71 reported students
Options Secondary
High · Grades 07–12
69 reported students
Alta Vista Academy
High · Grades 07–12
27 reported students
Mar Vista Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
1,216 reported students
Castle Park Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
1,363 reported students
Public schools near Launch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Senior High High · Sweetwater Union High | 09–12 | 1,563 | 0.5 mi |
| Options Secondary High · Sweetwater Union High | 07–12 | 69 | 1.1 mi |
| Montgomery Senior High High · Sweetwater Union High | 09–12 | 1,568 | 1.2 mi |
| Palomar High High · Sweetwater Union High | 07–12 | 269 | 2.4 mi |
| MAAC Community Charter High · Charter · MAAC Community Charter District | 09–12 | 171 | 2.5 mi |
| Mar Vista Senior High High · Sweetwater Union High | 09–12 | 1,216 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Launch Virtual Academy
What grades does Launch Virtual Academy serve?
Launch Virtual Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Sweetwater Union High.
How many students attend Launch Virtual Academy?
Launch Virtual Academy reported 578 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 640 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Launch Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 578 students and 27.92 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 Launch Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Launch Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Sweetwater Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Launch Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.2% 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 Launch Virtual Academy in?
Launch Virtual Academy is part of Sweetwater Union High, based in Chula Vista, CA, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Launch Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southwest Senior High (0.5 mi), Options Secondary (1.1 mi), Montgomery Senior High (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.