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 1,125 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, California Virtual San Mateo ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Virtual San Mateo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California Virtual San Mateo's student population of 1,125 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
California Virtual San Mateo ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Virtual San Mateo is 0.77, 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
#2377 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 San Mateo's ranking?
California Virtual San Mateo is ranked #2377 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Virtual San Mateo?
The graduation rate of California Virtual San Mateo is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Virtual San Mateo?
1,125 students attend California Virtual San Mateo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of California Virtual San Mateo students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Virtual San Mateo?
California Virtual San Mateo has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Virtual San Mateo offer ?
California Virtual San Mateo offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is California Virtual San Mateo part of?
California Virtual San Mateo is part of California Virtual Academy San Mateo School District.
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