Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Soledad Virtual Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soledad Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Soledad Virtual Academy's student population of 62 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Soledad Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soledad Virtual Academy is 0.04, which is less 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
#8715 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soledad Virtual Academy's ranking?
Soledad Virtual Academy is ranked #8715 out of 9,523 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soledad Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Soledad Virtual Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Soledad Virtual Academy?
62 students attend Soledad Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Soledad Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soledad Virtual Academy?
Soledad Virtual Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Soledad Virtual Academy offer ?
Soledad Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Soledad Virtual Academy part of?
Soledad Virtual Academy is part of Soledad Unified School District.
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