SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative)

25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

202 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Mira Monte High School is an alternative education site located in Mission Viejo, California, operating under the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. As an alternative campus, the school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. Its mission focuses on credit recovery, academic intervention, and personalized instruction, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements and pursue their educational goals.

The school is known for its small-classroom setting, which fosters a more intimate relationship between teachers and students. This environment is structured to help students overcome academic hurdles and develop the necessary skills to transition into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce. By offering a different pedagogical approach than a comprehensive high school, Mira Monte serves as a vital resource for students in the region who benefit from smaller cohorts, individualized attention, and a focused path toward earning their high school diploma.

202

Total Students

13.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative)
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	50
Black	4
Asian	36
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	2

White
87 (43.1 %)
Hispanic
50 (24.8 %)
Asian
36 (17.8 %)
Two or More
23 (11.4 %)
Black
4 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)830-3400
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 15

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 23

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 31