Serving 1,459 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa 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 was 13% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)33%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa?
The graduation rate of California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa?
1,459 students attend California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa?
California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa offer ?
California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa part of?
California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa is part of Maricopa Unified School District.
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