Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pvusd 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pvusd Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pvusd Virtual Academy's student population of 74 students has declined by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Pvusd Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pvusd Virtual Academy is 0.34, 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
#5573 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
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 Pvusd Virtual Academy's ranking?
Pvusd Virtual Academy is ranked #5573 out of 9,602 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pvusd Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Pvusd Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pvusd Virtual Academy?
74 students attend Pvusd Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pvusd Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pvusd Virtual Academy?
Pvusd Virtual Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pvusd Virtual Academy offer ?
Pvusd Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pvusd Virtual Academy part of?
Pvusd Virtual Academy is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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