Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)'s student population of 161 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2006 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)'s ranking?
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) is ranked #2006 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) often compared to?
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)is often viewed alongside schools like Bathgate Elementary School, Philip J. Reilly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)?
161 students attend Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)?
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) offer ?
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) part of?
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative) is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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