How do these schools compare?
| Metric | California Connections Academy Southern California | SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Mission Viejo, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 3,933 | 149 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.7:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.5% | 34.9% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | California Connections Academy Southern California | SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,334 | $15,515 |
| District | California Connections Academy Southern California District | Saddleback Valley Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | California Connections Academy Southern California | SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.1% | 40.8% |
| African American | 10.7% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.4% | 31.3% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 17.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 13.7% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | California Connections Academy Southern California | SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 413:1 | 459:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.2% | 58.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.