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Zupanic Virtual Academy

266 W. Randall Ave., Rialto, CA 92376Rialto Unified →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
598
Students
Total enrolled
$17,604
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
28.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 86% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 598 students in grades KG–12 in Rialto, California.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,604 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Zupanic Virtual Academy is a large other in Rialto, California, serving grades KG–12 with 598 students. The district invests $17,604 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Zupanic Virtual Academy

598
Total Students
28.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
86%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution272 male · 325 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility86%
National avg 52% · 512 students
Student Composition
83%
11%
Asian1%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino83%
Black11%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 063237010019

Academic Outcomes at Zupanic Virtual Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92376

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,604Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,604
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,746
Student Support$3,345
Administration$2,113
Operations$2,641
Other$1,760
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,604 spent per student, an estimated $7,799 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
73%
16%
State government
72.8%
Local (property tax)
16.4%
Federal programs
10.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,604/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 86% 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
Charlotte N. Werner ElementaryJ.P. Kelley ElementarySamuel W. Simpson ElementarySam V. Curtis Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
William G. Jehue MiddleRialto MiddleEthel Kucera MiddleWarren F. Frisbie Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Rialto HighWilmer Amina Carter HighEisenhower HighDr. John H. Milor High Continuation
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountySan Bernardino County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRialto Unified →
Phone: (909)820-8110
NCES ID: 063237010019
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rialto 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.

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High
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High
Eisenhower High
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Mid
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Mid
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Mid
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Mid
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
266 W. Randall Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
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.