Enrollment
138
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasanton, CA
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Pleasanton Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060002014629
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #16 of 16
- public schools in Pleasanton · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for California
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Pleasanton Virtual Academy ranks #16 of 16 public schools in Pleasanton, CA.
School address
District: Pleasanton Unified · California
NCES ID 060002014629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Pleasanton Virtual Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Pleasanton, California, enrolling 138 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.6:1 is larger than about 91% of California schools and 28% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students) and Foothill High (2,169 students) alongside The Pleasanton Virtual Academy.
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 The Pleasanton Virtual Academy compares
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 37.0%
Asian 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasanton Unified, which includes The Pleasanton Virtual Academy.
$14,686
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.8%
State 50.6%
Federal 4.7%
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.
How The Pleasanton Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Park Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasanton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Pleasanton Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~138 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
How many students attend The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy has 138 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pleasanton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is 27.6:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?
15.3% of students at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Pleasanton Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Pleasanton?
By Resource Investment Index, The Pleasanton Virtual Academy ranks #16 of 16 public schools in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton on the city page.
Is The Pleasanton Virtual Academy a good school?
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Pleasanton Unified?
Besides The Pleasanton Virtual Academy, Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students), Foothill High (2,169 students), and Thomas S. Hart Middle (1,129 students). See the Pleasanton Unified district page for the complete list.
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