Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy serves 980 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy's student population of 980 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
980 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
31%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
980 students attend Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy offer ?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy part of?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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