Mt. Signal Virtual Academy serves 102 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy's student population of 102 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
102 students attend Mt. Signal Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mt. Signal Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mt. Signal Virtual Academy offer ?
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt. Signal Virtual Academy part of?
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is part of Central Union High School District.
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