- Enrollment
- 2,475
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mission Viejo, CA
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063386007199
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 22
- public schools in Mission Viejo · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for California
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) ranks #1 of 22 public schools in Mission Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Saddleback Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063386007199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-20.3%).
Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 063386007199 · Mission Viejo, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 11.5:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students)
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-20.3%). Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trabuco Hills
Trabuco Hills High
2,475 students
- El Toro High
El Toro High
1,902 students
- Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo High
1,566 students
- Laguna Hills H
Laguna Hills High
1,317 students
- Rancho Santa M
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
1,153 students
- This school 149
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)
149 students
What this shows Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) compares
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 149 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
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Asian 17.7%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saddleback Valley Unified reports $15,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Toro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Viejo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laguna Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Mission Viejo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)
How many students attend Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)?
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) has 149 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mission Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) is 11.5:1, which is 47% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% lower 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 Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)?
33.2% of students at Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Mission Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)?
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) rank among public schools in Mission Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) ranks #1 of 22 public schools in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Saddleback Valley Unified?
Besides Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative), Saddleback Valley Unified also operates Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students), El Toro High (1,902 students), and Mission Viejo High (1,566 students). See the Saddleback Valley Unified district page for the complete list.