How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mountain Valley Academy | Pacific Coast Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ramona, CA | Poway, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 182 | 6,760 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 35.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.7% | 32.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mountain Valley Academy | Pacific Coast Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,643 | $12,974 |
| District | Ramona Unified School District | Pacific Coast Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mountain Valley Academy | Pacific Coast Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 52.9% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.1% | 31.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mountain Valley Academy | Pacific Coast Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 9 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 241:1 | 1945:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 1.3% |
| 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.