Val Verde Academy

www.valverde.edu

151 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Val Verde Academy, located in Moreno Valley, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Val Verde Unified School District. The academy is designed to offer alternative educational pathways for students, focusing on flexibility and personalized learning environments. By prioritizing smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the school aims to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting, helping them overcome academic hurdles and stay on track toward high school graduation.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Val Verde Academy emphasizes student support services, including counseling and career readiness, to ensure that students are prepared for life after high school. The school leverages the resources of the larger Val Verde Unified School District to provide a stable, structured environment that encourages both academic progress and personal growth. It serves as a vital component of the district’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population and fostering educational equity throughout the Moreno Valley community.

151

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Val Verde Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	116
Black	19
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
116 (77.3%)
Black
19 (12.7%)
White
6 (4.0%)
Two or More
3 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Val Verde Unified
Phone:	(951)443-2450
Website:	http://www.valverde.edu
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 16

Grade 9 12

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 76