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#3989 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)
School · Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo, CA
A Saddleback Valley Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
25952 Cordillera Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Math 45% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mission Viejo), 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
$135,779
Median home value
$916,800
Median rent
$2,517/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Excel Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Excel Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 967 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saddleback Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #15 of 33
- District spending per student
- $15,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) is listed in Saddleback Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)
Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) is a public school in Mission Viejo, CA, part of Saddleback Valley Unified, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,989 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)
What grades does Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) serve?
Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)?
Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) rank in CA?
Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) ranks #3,989 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) a charter school?
No, Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) a Title I school?
No, Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)?
44.1% of students at Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative) 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.3%
- Phone
- (949) 830-3400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92691)
- 46,618
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 92691; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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