Enrollment
1,540
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Simi Valley, CA
California Virtual Academy at Fresno
Federal NCES profile for California Virtual Academy at Fresno, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060161614251Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Virtual Academy at Fresno earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Simi Valley · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.6:1
- large classes for California
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
California Virtual Academy at Fresno has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Virtual Academy at Fresno ranks #5 of 13 schools in Simi Valley, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060161614251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California Virtual Academy at Fresno compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at California Virtual Academy at Fresno
California Virtual Academy at Fresno is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Simi Valley, California, enrolling 1,540 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.6:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 75% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,540 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #245.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding California Virtual Academy at Fresno District spends $11,828 per pupil, 28% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Simi Valley's public schools, it stands alongside California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles (5,705 students): California Virtual Academy at Fresno is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37.6:1 vs 29.7:1).
California Virtual Academy at Fresno District is a single-school charter district, so California Virtual Academy at Fresno operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How California Virtual Academy at Fresno compares
California Virtual Academy at Fresno on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.6:1 | ▲ 75% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,540
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
37.6:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 1439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
White 18.1%
African American 7.5%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, California Virtual Academy at Fresno is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for California Virtual Academy at Fresno District, which includes California Virtual Academy at Fresno.
$11,828
Per student
-28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.7%
State 84.5%
Federal 3.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Simi Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles
Standard public school
5,705 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego
Standard public school
3,924 students 34.1:1 students per teacher
California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin
Standard public school
3,219 students 36.2:1 students per teacher
Iq Academy California-Los Angeles
Standard public school
1,721 students 31.9:1 students per teacher
California Virtual Academy at Sutter
Standard public school
1,623 students 33.1:1 students per teacher
California Virtual Academy at Maricopa
Standard public school
1,286 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about California Virtual Academy at Fresno
How many students attend California Virtual Academy at Fresno?
California Virtual Academy at Fresno has 1,540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Simi Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy at Fresno?
The student-teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy at Fresno is 37.6:1, which is 75% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 139% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Virtual Academy at Fresno?
68.1% of students at California Virtual Academy at Fresno are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Virtual Academy at Fresno?
The largest demographic group at California Virtual Academy at Fresno is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment, in Simi Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Virtual Academy at Fresno?
California Virtual Academy at Fresno has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California Virtual Academy at Fresno rank among schools in Simi Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, California Virtual Academy at Fresno ranks #5 of 13 schools in Simi Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Simi Valley on the city page.
Is California Virtual Academy at Fresno a good school?
California Virtual Academy at Fresno earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in California Virtual Academy at Fresno District?
None; California Virtual Academy at Fresno District is a single-school charter district, and California Virtual Academy at Fresno is its only campus.
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