How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Excel Academy Charter | SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Irvine, CA | Mission Viejo, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 660 | 149 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.5% | 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 | Excel Academy Charter | SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,585 | $15,515 |
| District | Excel Academy Charter District | Saddleback Valley Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Excel Academy Charter | SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.6% | 40.8% |
| African American | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.2% | 31.3% |
| Asian | 13.1% | 17.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Excel Academy Charter | SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 5 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 195:1 | 459:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 1.1% | 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.