- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Diego, CA
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ihigh Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063432012534
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ihigh Virtual Academy earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools.
- #3 of 27
- schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.3:1
- small classes for California
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ihigh Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ihigh Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 27 schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432012534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-497 students YoY
Ihigh Virtual Academy shrank from 647 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-76.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.6 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-497 students YoY 063432012534 · San Diego, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 2.3:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Ihigh Virtual Academy shrank from 647 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-76.8%). Teacher FTE lost 65.6 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ihigh Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 148
Ihigh Virtual Academy
148 students
What this shows Ihigh Virtual Academy reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ihigh Virtual Academy compares
Ihigh Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.3:1 | ▼ 89% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 89% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
Asian 17.6%
Two or More 9.5%
White 8.1%
African American 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Ihigh Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ihigh Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ihigh Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in San Diego
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The O'farrell Charter
Standard public school
1,862 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
Standard public school
1,467 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Charter School of San Diego
Standard public school
1,375 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
San Diego Scpa
Standard public school
1,297 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,175 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
578 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ihigh Virtual Academy
How many students attend Ihigh Virtual Academy?
Ihigh Virtual Academy has 148 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 497.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ihigh Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ihigh Virtual Academy is 2.3:1, which is 89% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 85% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ihigh Virtual Academy?
66.3% of students at Ihigh Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ihigh Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ihigh Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ihigh Virtual Academy?
Ihigh Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ihigh Virtual Academy rank among schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Ihigh Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 27 schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Ihigh Virtual Academy, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.