- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yorba Linda, CA
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Buena Vista Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063066006103
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Vista Virtual Academy earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Yorba Linda · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for California
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena Vista Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Yorba Linda, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066006103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Buena Vista Virtual Academy shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-28.4%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 063066006103 · Yorba Linda, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 8.8:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Buena Vista Virtual Academy shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-28.4%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Buena Vista Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- This school 97
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
97 students
What this shows Buena Vista Virtual Academy reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buena Vista Virtual Academy compares
Buena Vista Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 59% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
White 23.7%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Buena Vista Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buena Vista Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena Vista Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista Virtual Academy
How many students attend Buena Vista Virtual Academy?
Buena Vista Virtual Academy has 97 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Yorba Linda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Virtual Academy is 8.8:1, which is 59% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buena Vista Virtual Academy?
42.8% of students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Vista Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Buena Vista Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Yorba Linda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Vista Virtual Academy?
Buena Vista Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buena Vista Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Yorba Linda?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Yorba Linda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Yorba Linda on the city page.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Buena Vista Virtual Academy, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.