Enrollment
966
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Simi Valley, CA
California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma
Federal NCES profile for California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060231611478Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Simi Valley · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.8:1
- large classes for California
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma 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 @ Sonoma ranks #5 of 13 schools in Simi Valley, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060231611478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma
California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Simi Valley, California, enrolling 966 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.8:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 67% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 966 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 893 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #432.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1361 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma District spends $11,242 per pupil, 32% 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 @ Sonoma is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (35.8:1 vs 29.7:1).
California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma District is a single-school charter district, so California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma 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 @ Sonoma compares
California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.8:1 | ▲ 67% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
35.8:1
students per teacher
- 67% 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
10.8%
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
$11,242
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 37.8%
White 27.4%
African American 15.1%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma District, which includes California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma.
$11,242
Per student
-32%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 63.4%
Federal 6.9%
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 Fresno
Standard public school
1,540 students 37.6:1 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 (~966 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma
How many students attend California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma?
California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma has 966 students enrolled. It is a public school in Simi Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma?
The student-teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma is 35.8:1, which is 67% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 128% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma?
53.2% of students at California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma?
The largest demographic group at California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment, in Simi Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma?
California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma 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 @ Sonoma rank among schools in Simi Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma 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 @ Sonoma a good school?
California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 @ Sonoma District?
None; California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma District is a single-school charter district, and California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma is its only campus.
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