California Virtual Academies are nine virtual charter schools with business agreements with the curriculum-provider K12 Inc. The nine virtual charter schools are CAVA@Fresno, CAVA@Kings, CAVA@Los Angeles, CAVA@Maricopa, CAVA@San Diego, CAVA@San Joaquin, CAVA@San Mateo, CAVA@Sonoma, and CAVA@Sutter.
Serving 6,152 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, California Virtual @ Los Angeles ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6,152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Virtual @ Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California Virtual @ Los Angeles's student population of 6,152 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 172 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
6,152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
172 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
California Virtual @ Los Angeles ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Virtual @ Los Angeles is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5086 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Virtual @ Los Angeles's ranking?
California Virtual @ Los Angeles is ranked #5086 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Virtual @ Los Angeles?
The graduation rate of California Virtual @ Los Angeles is 78%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Virtual @ Los Angeles?
6,152 students attend California Virtual @ Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of California Virtual @ Los Angeles students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Virtual @ Los Angeles?
California Virtual @ Los Angeles has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Virtual @ Los Angeles offer ?
California Virtual @ Los Angeles offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is California Virtual @ Los Angeles part of?
California Virtual @ Los Angeles is part of California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles School District.
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