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Virtual Academy

1885 E Lynwood Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92404San Bernardino City Unified →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
954
Students
Total enrolled
$20,448
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 43% vs nat'l
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 17% vs nat'l
59/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 954 students in grades KG–12 in San Bernardino, California.
43% above average funding
District spends $20,448 per pupil, 43% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 59th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Virtual Academy is a large other in San Bernardino, California, serving grades KG–12 with 954 students. The district invests $20,448 per student — 43% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Virtual Academy

954
Total Students
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
91%
Free Lunch
53
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution452 male · 502 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility91%
National avg 52% · 870 students
Student Composition
77%
12%
Asian2%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino77%
Black12%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 063417014659

Academic Outcomes at Virtual Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
59
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 59th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92404

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,448Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,448
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,997
Student Support$3,885
Administration$2,454
Operations$3,067
Other$2,045
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,448 spent per student, an estimated $9,059 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
72%
State government
72.3%
Local (property tax)
11.4%
Federal programs
16.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,448/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 91% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Paakuma K-8George Brown Jr. ElementaryMuscoy ElementaryVermont Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
Cesar E. Chavez MiddleArrowview MiddleGolden Valley MiddleShandin Hills Middle
+6 more
↓
High School
Arroyo Valley HighCajon HighIndian Springs HighSan Gorgonio High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountySan Bernardino County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSan Bernardino City Unified →
Phone: (909)888-0763
NCES ID: 063417014659
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino City Unified
High
Arroyo Valley High
2,785 students · 09–12
● 35 opp91% FRL
High
Cajon High
2,750 students · 09–12
80% FRL
High
Indian Springs High
1,901 students · 09–12
92% FRL
High
San Gorgonio High
1,542 students · 09–12
● 59 opp88% FRL
High
San Bernardino High
1,480 students · 09–12
● 41 opp91% FRL
High
Pacific High
1,166 students · 09–12
● 59 opp93% FRL
Mid
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
1,069 students · 06–08
87% FRL
Elem
Paakuma K-8
982 students · KG–08
48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1885 E Lynwood Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92404
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.