Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vista Independent Study / 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy's student population of 420 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 94% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
420 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Learning Happens Your Way
School Rankings
Vista Independent Study / 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 Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is 0.71, 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
#7033 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy's ranking?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is ranked #7033 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
420 students attend Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy offer ?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy part of?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy located?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is located in the Fairmede Hilltop neighborhood of San Pablo, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Fairmede Hilltop.
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