- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Bernardino, CA
Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063417014659
👥 S:T ratio 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virtual Academy earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for California
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 11 schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417014659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-515 students YoY
Virtual Academy shrank from 954 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-54.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-515 students YoY 063417014659 · San Bernardino, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 6.7:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Virtual Academy shrank from 954 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-54.0%). Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school 346
Virtual Academy
346 students
What this shows Virtual Academy reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virtual Academy compares
Virtual Academy 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 69% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
African American 13.0%
White 6.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Virtual Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
San Bernardino County Special Education
Special-education school
1,860 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Norton Science and Language Academy
Standard public school
1,249 students 24:1 students per teacher
Options for Youth-San Bernardino
Standard public school
1,168 students 41.7:1 students per teacher
Public Safety Academy
Standard public school
396 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Community School/Independent Alternative Education
Alternative education program
394 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Asa Charter
Standard public school
334 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Virtual Academy
How many students attend Virtual Academy?
Virtual Academy has 346 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), down 515.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy is 6.7:1, which is 69% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% 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 Virtual Academy?
83.9% of students at Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Academy?
Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Virtual Academy rank among schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 11 schools in San Bernardino, 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 Bernardino on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Virtual Academy, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.