Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-12, San Diego Virtual ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Diego Virtual ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
San Diego Virtual's student population of 398 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
San Diego Virtual ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Diego Virtual is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4047 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
54%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Diego Virtual's ranking?
San Diego Virtual is ranked #4047 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Diego Virtual?
The graduation rate of San Diego Virtual is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Diego Virtual?
398 students attend San Diego Virtual.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of San Diego Virtual students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Diego Virtual?
San Diego Virtual has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Diego Virtual offer ?
San Diego Virtual offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is San Diego Virtual part of?
San Diego Virtual is part of San Diego Virtual School District.
In what neighborhood is San Diego Virtual located?
San Diego Virtual is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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