Needs Improvement
#9176 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
High School · Central Union High · EL Centro, CA
A Central Union High high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2345 South Second St., EL Centro, CA 92243
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt. Signal Virtual Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt. Signal Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,607/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Centro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,890
Median home value
$286,100
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92243; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Oasis High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Rising HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 0.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Valley AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Christian Home AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Union High
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is listed in Central Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is a public high school in EL Centro, CA, part of Central Union High, serving approximately 71 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,176 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
What grades does Mt. Signal Virtual Academy serve?
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Signal Virtual Academy rank in CA?
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy ranks #9,176 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mt. Signal Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Signal Virtual Academy has 7% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Mt. Signal Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Signal Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Mt. Signal Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Signal Virtual Academy?
69.0% of students at Mt. Signal Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Imperial County
- Phone
- (760) 312-7050
- Area population (ZIP 92243)
- 48,556
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92243; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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