The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

Summary:

The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Pleasanton, California, with 85 students. It is part of the highly-ranked Pleasanton Unified School District, which has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Pleasanton Virtual Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, outperforming both the Pleasanton Unified School District and the state of California in proficiency rates across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 80.95% of the school's students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 77.43% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school also has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 15.29% and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2, lower than many nearby alternative schools.

Interestingly, the Pleasanton Virtual Academy's academic metrics generally outperform those of nearby alternative schools, such as Crossroads High (Alternative) and Decoto School for Independent Study. The school's 71.43% proficiency rate in Mathematics is significantly higher than the 22.22% and 22.92% rates at those nearby alternative schools. The Pleasanton Virtual Academy's performance also exceeds that of local charter schools, such as Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori and Circle of Independent Learning.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

245 Abbie St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566-7343

(925) 426-4260

District: Pleasanton Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 125

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.4%

Asian:

31.2%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Pleasanton Virtual Academy ranks better than 97.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Pleasanton Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks The Pleasanton Virtual Academy 50^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See The Pleasanton Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Pleasanton Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton Unified 101^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all students at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.26	82^nd	2348	96.5%
2024	96.78	50^th	2323	97.8%

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Rank History for Female students at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.31	72^nd	2118	96.6%
2024	86.71	191^st	2098	90.9%

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Rank History for Male students at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.89	109^th	2207	95.1%
2024	98.56	25^th	2172	98.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.16	64^th	731	91.2%

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Rank History for White students at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.82	77^th	1434	94.6%
2024	86.40	92^nd	1406	93.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	23	5	34	13	0	3	7	0	85
2024	53	3	39	16	0	1	13	0	125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	85	5.2	16.2	15.3
2024	125	9.3	13.4	8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	85	5.2	16.2	15.3
2024	125	9.3	13.4	8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	245 Abbie St.	Pleasanton	94566	Alameda County	Pleasanton Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(925) 426-4260	125	9	13.4	8.0%	53 (42.4%)	3 (2.4%)	16 (12.8%)	39 (31.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	13 (10.4%)								(n/a)		54.6			72.0						54.6		81.0								71.4
York Alternative Learning Center	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	6901 York Dr.	Dublin	94568	Alameda County	Dublin Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(925) 307-1960	8	1	12.5		3 (37.5%)	1 (12.5%)	1 (12.5%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Vineyard Alternative	Public, Alternative	K-12	1401 Almond Ave.	Livermore	94550	Alameda County	Livermore Valley Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 606-4722	110	11	9.5	33.6%	44 (40.0%)	2 (1.8%)	43 (39.1%)	6 (5.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (12.7%)								(n/a)			28.6		30.6							63.6	54.8							19.1	19.5							$12,295
Venture (Alternative)	Public, Alternative	K-12	10540 Albion Rd.	San Ramon	94582	Contra Costa County	San Ramon Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 479-1200	83	11	7.4	8.4%	44 (53.0%)	2 (2.4%)	15 (18.1%)	16 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.2%)								(n/a)				30.4	33.3							73.3	64.0							30.8	30.4							$11,686
California School for the Blind	Public, Alternative	K-12	500 Walnut Ave.	Fremont	94536	Alameda County	California School for the Blind (State Special Schl)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 794-3800	49	11	4.4	34.7%	3 (6.1%)	5 (10.2%)	27 (55.1%)	10 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	3 (6.1%)								(n/a)
California School for the Deaf-Fremont	Public, Alternative	K-12	39350 Gallaudet Dr.	Fremont	94538	Alameda County	California School for the Deaf-Fremont (State Special Schl)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 794-3666	300	72	4.1	99.0%	63 (21.0%)	17 (5.7%)	166 (55.3%)	33 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (5.7%)								(n/a)		0.0	11.8		4.8				0.0		0.0	29.2	11.3				0.0		7.7	20.8	10.1							$49,408
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	703 C St.	Union City	94587	Alameda County	Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 874-1119	505	30	16.9	26.9%	119 (23.6%)	14 (2.8%)	67 (13.3%)	212 (42.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	87 (17.2%)								(n/a)	57.5	46.2	51.3		51.7	70.3	68.4	65.0	71.8	61.1	63.2	85.0	69.4	70.3	57.9	60.0	56.4	50.0	38.5	50.0	54.7	56.8	65.9	81.8	65.9	61.4	65.9
Decoto School for Independent Study	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	725 Whipple Rd.	Union City	94587	Alameda County	New Haven Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(510) 476-2696	279	11	24.9	68.5%	23 (8.2%)	22 (7.9%)	119 (42.7%)	87 (31.2%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.8%)	19 (6.8%)								(n/a)		26.1	13.0	27.3	16.1				29.4	50.0	34.8	44.3	42.5				17.7	18.8	26.1	22.1	22.9							$13,116
Circle of Independent Learning	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4700 Calaveras Ave.	Fremont	94538	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 797-0100	402	24	16.6	43.0%	71 (17.7%)	18 (4.5%)	95 (23.6%)	198 (49.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	14 (3.5%)								(n/a)	63.2	38.5		33.3	41.3	50.0	61.5	68.4	33.3	44.1	66.7	46.4	52.3	42.9	38.5	52.6	16.7	26.5	35.9	17.9	29.5							$10,107
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori	Public, Charter, Alternative	1-12	951 Palisade St.	Hayward	94542	Alameda County	Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 370-3334	617	17	35.5	59.6%	80 (13.0%)	25 (4.1%)	300 (48.6%)	93 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	111 (18.0%)								(n/a)	44.9	7.5		23.3	23.3	33.3	26.9	59.6	55.8	46.8	31.3	44.4	41.7	29.4	30.8	30.8	41.9	23.4	7.5	2.2	23.0

Frequently Asked Questions about The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

How many students attend The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 125 students attended The Pleasanton Virtual Academy.

What district is The Pleasanton Virtual Academy in?

Pleasanton Unified

What is the racial makeup of The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?

Students at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy are 42% White, 31% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is The Pleasanton Virtual Academy a good school?

Yes! The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 50^th of 2323 California alternative schools.

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