Serving 47 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Castro Valley Virtual Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castro Valley Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Castro Valley Virtual Academy's student population of 47 students has grown by 235% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Castro Valley Virtual Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castro Valley Virtual Academy 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
#1733 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castro Valley Virtual Academy's ranking?
Castro Valley Virtual Academy is ranked #1733 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Castro Valley Virtual Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
47 students attend Castro Valley Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Castro Valley Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
Castro Valley Virtual Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Castro Valley Virtual Academy offer ?
Castro Valley Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Castro Valley Virtual Academy part of?
Castro Valley Virtual Academy is part of Castro Valley Unified School District.
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