iHigh Virtual Academy

www.ihigh.sandiegounified.org/

148 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

iHigh Virtual Academy, located in San Diego, is a specialized online learning institution within the San Diego Unified School District. Designed for students who thrive in a flexible, non-traditional environment, the academy offers a comprehensive curriculum that allows pupils to complete their coursework remotely. It serves a diverse student body, including those seeking credit recovery, athletes or performers with demanding schedules, and students who simply prefer the independence and pace of a digital-first educational model.

The school emphasizes a blend of independent study and teacher-led instruction, utilizing a robust online platform to ensure students meet state standards while preparing for post-secondary success. Despite its virtual nature, iHigh maintains a strong commitment to community and personalized support, providing students with access to counseling, academic advisors, and the resources of the larger district. By leveraging technology to remove geographical and scheduling barriers, iHigh Virtual Academy offers a modern, personalized alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom experience.

148

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for iHigh Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	83
Black	12
Asian	26
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
83 (56.1%)
Asian
26 (17.6%)
Two or More
14 (9.5%)
White
12 (8.1%)
Black
12 (8.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)430-1720
Website:	http://www.ihigh.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 28