Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas Gaines 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy's student population of 291 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Gaines 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 Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is 0.74, 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
#8383 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
29%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy's ranking?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is ranked #8383 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
291 students attend Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy offer ?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy part of?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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