Enrollment
784
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Valley, CA
North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060156411339Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Sun Valley · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sun Valley, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060156411339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Sun Valley, California, enrolling 784 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 784 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,491 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding North Valley Military Inst College Acad District spends $23,053 per pupil, 40% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sun Valley's public schools, it stands alongside Sun Valley Magnet (1,272 students): North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 17.2:1).
North Valley Military Inst College Acad District is a single-school charter district, so North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy compares
North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,053
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 157 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Valley Military Inst College Acad District, which includes North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy.
$23,053
Per student
+40%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 53.3%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Sun Valley
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sun Valley Magnet
Alternative education program
1,272 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex
Standard public school
1,100 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of International Studies/Humanities
Alternative education program
665 students 13:1 students per teacher
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Alternative education program
372 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~784 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy?
North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy has 784 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sun Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy?
82.1% of students at North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy?
North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Sun Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sun Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sun Valley on the city page.
Is North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy a good school?
North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Valley Military Inst College Acad District?
None; North Valley Military Inst College Acad District is a single-school charter district, and North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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