How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Launch Virtual Academy | Sweetwater High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, CA | National City, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 578 | 2,290 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 24.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.1% | 78.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Launch Virtual Academy | Sweetwater High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,144 | $16,144 |
| District | Sweetwater Union High | Sweetwater Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Launch Virtual Academy | Sweetwater High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.9% | 6.6% |
| African American | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76.6% | 77.0% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 13.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Launch Virtual Academy | Sweetwater High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 31 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 125.7:1 | 146.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 66.4% | 42.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.