Draft:Launch Virtual Academy

Launch Virtual Academy
Address
5376 Airway Rd (WELCOME CENTER) & 1355 2nd Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911

,
California
92154

United States
Information
TypePublic
Established2016
School districtSweetwater Union High School District
SuperintendentMoisés G. Aguirre
PrincipalDr. Jesus L. Ulloa-Higuera
Grades7-12
Enrollment581 (2023-24)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18:1
CampusVirtual
Color(s)  Blue   Silver
MascotSpaceship
Websitehttps://www.launchvirtualacademy.org/

Launch Virtual Academy is a public alternative educational institution located in San Diego, California, operated by the Sweetwater Union High School District. The school was established in 2016 and began serving students in 2020.[2]

Educational approach

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Launch Virtual Academy employs a blended learning approach, combining online instruction with optional in-person.[3][4][5]

The COVID-19 pandemic spurred growth in online learning, prompting an expansion of virtual options across San Diego County.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Launch Virtual Academy". SchoolDigger. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  2. ^ McGlone, Ashly (2021-03-15). "'Where Are the Millions Going?' Sweetwater Defends COVID Spending on Employees". Voice of San Diego. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  3. ^ "Launch Virtual Academy".
  4. ^ McWhinney, Jakob (2024-04-11). "San Diego's Virtual Schools Are Not Working". Voice of San Diego. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  5. ^ "Visual and Performing Arts | Courses". vapa.sweetwaterschools.org. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  6. ^ Huntsberry, Will (2021-08-31). "Students and Teachers Got Better at Online Learning. Now It's Here to Stay". Voice of San Diego. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  7. ^ Stafford, Audra; Rendon-Alvarez • •, Karla (2021-07-21). "Back to School: Thousands of South Bay Students Make Physical Return to Class". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved 2024-10-22.