- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Pablo, CA
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063255010198
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in San Pablo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for California
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 10 public schools in San Pablo, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255010198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 063255010198 · San Pablo, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 10.2:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school 420
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
420 students
What this shows Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy compares
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is a shrinking 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 53% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
African American 17.2%
Asian 14.6%
White 10.7%
Two or More 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
How many students attend Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy has 420 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Pablo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is 10.2:1, which is 53% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
46.7% of students at Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in San Pablo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy rank among public schools in San Pablo?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 10 public schools in San Pablo, 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 San Pablo on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.