- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Soledad, CA
Soledad Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Soledad Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063705014527
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soledad Virtual Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Soledad · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Soledad Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soledad Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Soledad, CA.
School address
District: Soledad Unified · California
NCES ID 063705014527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Soledad Virtual Academy grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+24.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 063705014527 · Soledad, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 16.7:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Soledad High (1,546 students)
Soledad Virtual Academy grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+24.0%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Soledad Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Soledad High
Soledad High
1,546 students
- Main Street Mi
Main Street Middle
754 students
- Rose Ferrero E 530
Rose Ferrero Elementary
530 students
- San Vicente El 501
San Vicente Elementary
501 students
- Frank Ledesma 464
Frank Ledesma Elementary
464 students
- This school 50
Soledad Virtual Academy
50 students
What this shows Soledad Virtual Academy reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soledad Virtual Academy compares
Soledad Virtual Academy is a growing 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 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.
Programs
District finance for Soledad Unified reports $17,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Soledad Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soledad High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Street Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Ferrero Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Vicente Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Ledesma Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soledad Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Soledad Virtual Academy
How many students attend Soledad Virtual Academy?
Soledad Virtual Academy has 50 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Soledad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soledad Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Soledad Virtual Academy is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Soledad Virtual Academy?
72.0% of students at Soledad Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soledad Virtual Academy?
Soledad Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Soledad Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Soledad?
By Resource Investment Index, Soledad Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Soledad, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Soledad on the city page.
What other schools are in Soledad Unified?
Besides Soledad Virtual Academy, Soledad Unified also operates Soledad High (1,546 students), Main Street Middle (754 students), and Rose Ferrero Elementary (530 students). See the Soledad Unified district page for the complete list.