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Moreno Valley Online Academy

24521 Cactus Ave., Moreno Valley, CA 92553Moreno Valley Unified →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
754
Students
Total enrolled
$19,259
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 34% vs nat'l
19.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 27% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 30% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 754 students in grades KG–12 in Moreno Valley, California.
34% above average funding
District spends $19,259 per pupil, 34% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Moreno Valley Online Academy is a large other in Moreno Valley, California, serving grades KG–12 with 754 students. The district invests $19,259 per student — 34% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Moreno Valley Online Academy

754
Total Students
19.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution379 male · 375 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 540 students
Student Composition
71%
15%
Asian2%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino71%
Black15%
Multiracial5%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062580013683

Academic Outcomes at Moreno Valley Online Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 10th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92553

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,259Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,259
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,474
Student Support$3,659
Administration$2,311
Operations$2,889
Other$1,926
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,259 spent per student, an estimated $8,532 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
16%
State government
70.3%
Local (property tax)
16.5%
Federal programs
13.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,259/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Butterfield Language AcademyBear Valley ElementaryArmada ElementaryNorth Ridge Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
Vista Heights MiddleMountain View MiddleSunnymead MiddleBadger Springs Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Valley View HighCanyon Springs HighMoreno Valley HighVista del Lago High
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyRiverside County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMoreno Valley Unified →
Phone: (951)571-4970
NCES ID: 062580013683
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Moreno Valley seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Moreno Valley Unified
High
Valley View High
2,843 students · 09–12
● 52 opp61% FRL
High
Canyon Springs High
2,266 students · 09–12
● 48 opp61% FRL
High
Moreno Valley High
2,232 students · 09–12
● 35 opp75% FRL
High
Vista del Lago High
2,093 students · 09–12
● 42 opp68% FRL
Mid
Vista Heights Middle
1,382 students · 06–08
● 48 opp58% FRL
Mid
Mountain View Middle
1,232 students · 06–08
● 52 opp63% FRL
Mid
Sunnymead Middle
1,193 students · 06–08
● 35 opp78% FRL
Mid
Badger Springs Middle
1,059 students · 06–08
● 35 opp77% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
24521 Cactus Ave., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.