- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rialto, CA
Zupanic Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Zupanic Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063237010019
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zupanic Virtual Academy earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools.
- #1 of 26
- public schools in Rialto · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for California
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Zupanic Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zupanic Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 26 public schools in Rialto, CA.
School address
District: Rialto Unified · California
NCES ID 063237010019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-384 students YoY
Zupanic Virtual Academy shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-64.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-384 students YoY 063237010019 · Rialto, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 4.5:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Rialto High (2,623 students)
Zupanic Virtual Academy shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-64.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Zupanic Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rialto High
Rialto High
2,623 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High
2,075 students
- Wilmer Amina C
Wilmer Amina Carter High
1,951 students
- William G. Jeh
William G. Jehue Middle
1,444 students
- Rialto Middle 1,017
Rialto Middle
1,017 students
- This school 90
Zupanic Virtual Academy
90 students
What this shows Zupanic Virtual Academy reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zupanic Virtual Academy compares
Zupanic 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 79% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,123
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 90 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
Hispanic or Latino 77.8%
White 10.0%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Zupanic Virtual Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rialto Unified reports $18,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zupanic Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilmer Amina Carter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William G. Jehue Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rialto Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zupanic Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Rialto
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 (~90 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Zupanic Virtual Academy
How many students attend Zupanic Virtual Academy?
Zupanic Virtual Academy has 90 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rialto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 384.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zupanic Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Zupanic Virtual Academy is 4.5:1, which is 79% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% 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 Zupanic Virtual Academy?
80.6% of students at Zupanic Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zupanic Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Zupanic Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Rialto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zupanic Virtual Academy?
Zupanic Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (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 Zupanic Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Rialto?
By Resource Investment Index, Zupanic Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 26 public schools in Rialto, 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 Rialto on the city page.
What other schools are in Rialto Unified?
Besides Zupanic Virtual Academy, Rialto Unified also operates Rialto High (2,623 students), Eisenhower High (2,075 students), and Wilmer Amina Carter High (1,951 students). See the Rialto Unified district page for the complete list.