Enrollment
229
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange, CA
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ousd Edge Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062865014496
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ousd Edge Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865014496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ousd Edge Virtual Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Orange, California, enrolling 229 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 544 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #275.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (28%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 93.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Orange's public schools, it stands alongside Orange County Classical Academy (740 students): Ousd Edge Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.4:1 vs 29.6:1).
Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students) and Villa Park High (2,023 students) alongside Ousd Edge Virtual Academy.
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 Ousd Edge Virtual Academy compares
Ousd Edge Virtual 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
93.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,036
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
White 27.5%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Ousd Edge Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange Unified, which includes Ousd Edge Virtual Academy.
$14,036
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 35.0%
Federal 11.0%
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.
How Ousd Edge Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ousd Edge Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Orange
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~229 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
How many students attend Ousd Edge Virtual Academy?
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ousd Edge Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ousd Edge Virtual Academy is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ousd Edge Virtual Academy?
48.9% of students at Ousd Edge Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ousd Edge Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ousd Edge Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Orange, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ousd Edge Virtual Academy?
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Ousd Edge Virtual Academy rank among schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Ousd Edge Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Orange, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orange on the city page.
Is Ousd Edge Virtual Academy a good school?
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Orange Unified?
Besides Ousd Edge Virtual Academy, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.
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