- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+47.1%).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 060002014629 · Pleasanton, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 27.6:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador Valley High (2,583 students)
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+47.1%). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador Valley
Amador Valley High
2,583 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,169 students
- Thomas S. Hart
Thomas S. Hart Middle
1,129 students
- Harvest Park M 1,015
Harvest Park Middle
1,015 students
- Pleasanton Mid 944
Pleasanton Middle
944 students
- This school 138
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
138 students
What this shows The Pleasanton Virtual Academy reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Pleasanton Virtual Academy compares
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,170
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.
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.
District finance for Pleasanton Unified reports $16,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,169
- 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
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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), up 40.
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.
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.