Enrollment
3,924
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Simi Valley, CA
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego
Federal NCES profile for California Virtual Academy @ San Diego, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060180510641Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Simi Valley · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.1:1
- large classes for California
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Virtual Academy @ San Diego ranks #5 of 13 schools in Simi Valley, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060180510641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California Virtual Academy @ San Diego compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at California Virtual Academy @ San Diego
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Simi Valley, California, enrolling 3,924 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.1:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 59% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,924 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1330 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding California Virtual Academy @ San Diego District spends $10,552 per pupil, 36% 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 @ San Diego is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.1:1 vs 29.7:1).
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego District is a single-school charter district, so California Virtual Academy @ San Diego operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 3,924 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in California, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 @ San Diego compares
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.1:1 | ▲ 59% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,924 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,924
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
34.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$10,552
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 1330 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 58.5%
White 19.4%
African American 10.8%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for California Virtual Academy @ San Diego District, which includes California Virtual Academy @ San Diego.
$10,552
Per student
-36%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.9%
State 88.8%
Federal 4.3%
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 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 Fresno
Standard public school
1,540 students 37.6:1 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 (~3,924 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about California Virtual Academy @ San Diego
How many students attend California Virtual Academy @ San Diego?
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego has 3,924 students enrolled. It is a public school in Simi Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy @ San Diego?
The student-teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is 34.1:1, which is 59% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Virtual Academy @ San Diego?
55.3% of students at California Virtual Academy @ San Diego are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Virtual Academy @ San Diego?
The largest demographic group at California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Simi Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Virtual Academy @ San Diego?
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego 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 @ San Diego rank among schools in Simi Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, California Virtual Academy @ San Diego 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 @ San Diego a good school?
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 @ San Diego District?
None; California Virtual Academy @ San Diego District is a single-school charter district, and California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is its only campus.
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