School Profile · San Diego
San Diego Virtual: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
San Diego Virtual posts 46% meeting the standard against 36% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
600 West Broadway Suite 230, 92101 (opens in new tab)·Mountain Empire Unified·San Diego·Grades 9-12·403 students·67% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(619) 713-7271
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
51
🌱 Building Momentum · Solid
ranked #734 statewide · #3 of 6 in Mountain Empire Unified
San Diego Virtual scores 51 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 66th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “46% proficient” and call it done. San Diego Virtual deserves a closer read. The school sits in San Diego, where two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 66.7% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, San Diego Virtual enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
66.7%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
San Diego Virtual's most underrated number
66.7% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
San Diego Virtual low-income: 66.7%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
16.9%
State 15.8%
1.0pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
45.9%
State 35.7%
10.2pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
15.3%
State 30.2%
14.9pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.5%
State 3.6%
3.1pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 55
Coronado High
Coronado Unified · 1.8 mi
Solid
68/100
East Village Middle College High
San Diego Unified · 1 mi
Solid
50/100
San Diego High
San Diego Unified · 0.9 mi
Developing
48/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 66
Birney Elementary
San Diego Unified · 2.9 mi
Strong
72/100
Grant K-8
San Diego Unified · 2.4 mi
Solid
65/100
Coronado Village Elementary
Coronado Unified · 1.7 mi
Solid
62/100
Nearby Middle Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 48
Coronado Middle
Coronado Unified · 1.7 mi
Solid
58/100
Roosevelt International Middle
San Diego Unified · 2.1 mi
Developing
39/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic47.9%
White32.8%
Asian2.2%
Black5.2%
Other11.9%
GenderFemale 54.3%Male 44.4%Non-binary 1.2%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 67.3% (3pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
403
1,047 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
3 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,429
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
At San Diego Virtual in San Diego, 66.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 20.6% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. San Diego Virtual outperforms its district average for low-income students by 46.1 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (31.3% Math proficient); Hispanic students (47.5% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 9.5 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 48 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Hispanic−9.5pp
47.5% vs 57.0% overall · n=40
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Hispanic−6.1pp
12.5% vs 18.6% overall · n=40
Math · Hispanic−4.9pp
30.0% vs 34.9% overall · n=40
Math Exceeded · Hispanic−7.6pp
7.5% vs 15.1% overall · n=40
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income48 tested
ELA 66.7%·Math 31.3%· +46.1pp vs district
Hispanic40 tested
ELA 47.5%·Math 30.0%· +27.9pp vs district
White33 tested
ELA 60.6%·Math 36.4%· +17.5pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$92K
$7K above CA median
Median Home Value
$793K
$134K above CA median
Bachelor's+
58%
23pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
13.1 years avg experience
25 teachers · 4% second-year
Teacher Credentials
64% fully credentialed
AP Exam Qualifiers
1 students qualified via AP
1 completed a CTE pathway
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
16.9%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 51th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
45.9%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 57th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
15.3%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 62th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.5%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 64th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 86 | 19% | 38% | 28% | 15% | 57% | +10 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 86 | 15% | 20% | 20% | 45% | 35% | +12 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 84 | 8% | 24% | 58% | 10% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 48 | 66.7% | +46 | +28 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 40 | 47.5% | +28 | +9 |
| White | 33 | 60.6% | +18 | −1 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Virtual ← | — | 51 | 16.9% | 45.9% | — | 0.5% |
| Coronado High | 1.8 mi | 68 | 40.4% | 68.3% | — | 1.8% |
| East Village Middle College High | 1 mi | 50 | 20.6% | 59.5% | — | 1.0% |
| San Diego High | 0.9 mi | 48 | 16.8% | 41.8% | — | 0.6% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1227 → #519 → #1049 → #561 → #734
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is San Diego Virtual a good high school?
San Diego Virtual has a Scope Score of 51 out of 100, placing it in the 66th percentile of California high schools and ranked #734 statewide. 16.9% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are San Diego Virtual's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 45.9% of students at San Diego Virtual met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 16.9% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 29.1% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 16.9% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 172 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does San Diego Virtual rank in California?
San Diego Virtual ranks #734 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 66th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at San Diego Virtual?
15.3% of students at San Diego Virtual are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 0.5%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does San Diego Virtual compare to other schools in San Diego?
San Diego Virtual scores 51/100 (66th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 403 students. Use the schools in San Diego page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does San Diego Virtual serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At San Diego Virtual in San Diego, 66.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 20.6% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. San Diego Virtual outperforms its district average for low-income students by 46.1 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (31.3% Math proficient); Hispanic students (47.5% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 9.5 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 48 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.