Mountain Valley Academy

Ramona City Unified
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
182 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Mountain Valley Academy, located at 1010 Ramona Street in Ramona, California, serves as an alternative educational option within the Ramona Unified School District. The academy is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to their high school education. By offering personalized instruction and smaller class settings, the school focuses on helping students overcome academic obstacles, recover credits, and work toward meeting graduation requirements at their own pace.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where staff work closely with students to foster both academic success and personal growth. As part of the broader district, Mountain Valley Academy utilizes established curricula while tailoring its delivery to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Its mission centers on empowering students to take ownership of their learning, helping them successfully transition into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce upon graduation.
182
Total Students
8.2
Full-Time Teachers
22.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    100 (54.9%)
  • Hispanic
    62 (34.1%)
  • Two or More
    16 (8.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Ramona City Unified
Phone: (760)787-3600
Website: http://mva.ramonausd.net
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 12
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 20
Grade 9 26
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio