- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Centro, CA
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Signal Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060801014563
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in El Centro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Signal Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 6 high schools in El Centro, CA.
School address
District: Central Union High · California
NCES ID 060801014563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy shrank from 102 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (-30.4%).
Teacher FTE held 3.7 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 060801014563 · El Centro, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 20:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Union High (2,006 students)
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy shrank from 102 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (-30.4%). Teacher FTE held 3.7 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Union
Central Union High
2,006 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,846 students
- Desert Oasis H 138
Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
138 students
- This school 60
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
60 students
- Phoenix Rising 20
Phoenix Rising High
20 students
What this shows Mt. Signal Virtual Academy reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Signal Virtual Academy compares
Mt. Signal 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,038
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 33 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 93.3%
White 3.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Central Union High reports $19,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Signal Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis High (Continuation) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Rising High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Signal Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in El Centro
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central Union High
Standard public school
2,006 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Southwest High
Standard public school
1,846 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Imperial Pathways Charter
Standard public school
246 students 35.1:1 students per teacher
Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
138 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Rising High
Alternative education program
20 students 10:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
How many students attend Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy has 60 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Centro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher 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 Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
63.7% of students at Mt. Signal Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in El Centro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Mt. Signal Virtual Academy rank among high schools in El Centro?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Signal Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 6 high schools in El Centro, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Centro on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Union High?
Besides Mt. Signal Virtual Academy, Central Union High also operates Central Union High (2,006 students), Southwest High (1,846 students), and Desert Oasis High (Continuation) (138 students). See the Central Union High district page for the complete list.