Enrollment
403
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Diego, CA
San Diego Virtual
Federal NCES profile for San Diego Virtual, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060189312767Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Diego Virtual earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #6 of 27
- schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
San Diego Virtual has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Diego Virtual ranks #6 of 27 schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Virtual District · California
NCES ID 060189312767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Diego Virtual compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Diego Virtual
San Diego Virtual is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in San Diego, California, enrolling 403 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,559 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (33%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding San Diego Virtual District spends $11,531 per pupil, 30% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Diego's public schools, it stands alongside The O'farrell Charter (1,862 students): San Diego Virtual is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 20.7:1).
San Diego Virtual District is a single-school charter district, so San Diego Virtual 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 San Diego Virtual compares
San Diego Virtual on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$11,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 202 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 32.9%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, San Diego Virtual is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Diego Virtual District, which includes San Diego Virtual.
$11,531
Per student
-30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 75.4%
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 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
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 (~403 students)
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Frequently asked questions about San Diego Virtual
How many students attend San Diego Virtual?
San Diego Virtual has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Diego Virtual?
The student-teacher ratio at San Diego Virtual is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 San Diego Virtual?
58.0% of students at San Diego Virtual are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Diego Virtual?
The largest demographic group at San Diego Virtual is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Diego Virtual?
San Diego Virtual has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Diego Virtual rank among schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, San Diego Virtual ranks #6 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.
Is San Diego Virtual a good school?
San Diego Virtual earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 San Diego Virtual District?
None; San Diego Virtual District is a single-school charter district, and San Diego Virtual is its only campus.
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