Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

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Maidu Virtual Charter Academy ranks 1224 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Maidu Virtual Charter Academy is a public charter high school located in Auburn, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 115 students. The school is part of the Placer Union High School District, which is ranked 439 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maidu Virtual Charter Academy has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from a low of 79.2% in 2019-2020 to a high of 96.8% in 2022-2023, which is generally higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rates have also fluctuated, from a low of 1.7% in 2020-2021 to a high of 13.8% in 2018-2019, which are generally higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Maidu Virtual Charter Academy has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 54.2% in 2018-2019 to 80.6% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST), are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 46% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy in 2023-2024, compared to 70.94% in the Placer Union High School District and 55.73% statewide.

When compared to other high schools in the Placer Union High School District and the surrounding area, Maidu Virtual Charter Academy generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. For example, Colfax High School, which is also in the Placer Union High School District, has significantly higher test scores and a 99.4% four-year graduation rate, compared to Maidu Virtual Charter Academy's 96.8% rate. By addressing these challenges, Maidu Virtual Charter Academy can work to improve student outcomes and better serve the needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 9-12

332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603-5217

(530) 745-5763

District: Placer Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1224^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,841

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 115

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.0%

Hispanic:

17.4%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maidu Virtual Charter Academy ranks worse than 52.7% of high schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Placer Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Maidu Virtual Charter 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (17.4%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy is 14.5, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Placer Union High School District! (See more...)

Compare Maidu Virtual Charter Academy employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy is $12,841. 3 high schools in the Placer Union High School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maidu Virtual Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Maidu Virtual Charter Academy 1224^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Maidu Virtual Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Placer Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Placer Union High 439^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

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Rank History for all students at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	35.35	1333^rd	2133	37.5%
2021	50.49	598^th	1290	53.6%
2022	60.32	713^th	2123	66.4%
2023	57.04	711^th	2348	69.7%
2024	36.62	1224^th	2323	47.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	84.45	210^th	1943	89.2%
2023	61.22	605^th	2247	73.1%
2024	27.08	1491^st	2235	33.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	31.31	1250^th	1833	31.8%
2021	51.06	502^nd	1054	52.4%
2022	58.43	649^th	1858	65.1%
2023	47.79	877^th	2118	58.6%
2024	29.69	1358^th	2098	35.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	55.88	725^th	1916	62.2%
2023	68.33	485^th	2207	78.0%
2024	43.91	951^st	2172	56.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.01	1492^nd	2125	29.8%

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Rank History for White students at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	22.24	976^th	1222	20.1%
2022	28.07	874^th	1204	27.4%
2023	41.83	724^th	1434	49.5%
2024	24.70	990^th	1406	29.6%

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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 Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	74	0	0	14	2	0	3	0	93
2020	61	0	0	18	1	0	5	0	85
2021	73	0	0	23	0	0	3	0	99
2022	94	1	0	26	2	1	7	1	132
2023	81	2	2	20	1	0	7	2	115
2024	84	1	2	20	0	0	7	1	115

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 Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	93	5.6	16.4	32.3
2020	85	n/a	n/a	30.6
2021	99	5.2	18.9	27.3
2022	132	5.9	22.0	42.4
2023	115	6.4	17.9	36.5
2024	115	7.8	14.5	36.5

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 Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	93	5.6	16.4	32.3
2020	85	n/a	n/a	30.6
2021	99	5.2	18.9	27.3
2022	132	5.9	22.0	42.4
2023	115	6.4	17.9	36.5
2024	115	7.8	14.5	36.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,841

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1333^rd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 711^th of 2348 High schools	32.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maidu Virtual Charter Academy)	48.3	47.4	0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placer Union High)	68.9	71.6	2.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Maidu Virtual Charter Academy)	0	31.6	31.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Placer Union High)	38.5	44.2	5.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Maidu Virtual Charter Academy)	19.2	30.3	11.1%
11th Grade Science (Placer Union High)	45.3	46.5	1.3%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	93	115	23.7%
African American	0	2
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	14	20	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	74	81	9.5%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.3%	36.5%	4.3%

Schools Near Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	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 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	332 Finley St.	Auburn	95603	Placer County	Placer Union High	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(530) 745-5763	115	8	14.5	36.5%	84 (73.0%)	1 (0.9%)	20 (17.4%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.1%)	36.6	1224^th of 2323 public high schools	47.3%		57	711^th of 2348 public high schools	69.7%	513		20.8		21.6			46.0	46.0			10.0	10.0	$12,841
Confluence Continuation High	Public	10-12	332 Finley St.	Auburn	95603	Placer County	Placer Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 745-5763	100	5	19.6	58.0%	61 (61.0%)	1 (1.0%)	20 (20.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	14 (14.0%)	10.6	1978^th of 2323 public high schools	14.9%		12.4	1929^th of 2348 public high schools	17.8%	49		2.5		4.4			18.6	18.6			0.0	0.0	$26,196
Placer High	Public	9-12	275 Orange St.	Auburn	95603	Placer County	Placer Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 885-4581	1,303	60	21.8	30.2%	772 (59.2%)	11 (0.8%)	350 (26.9%)	28 (2.1%)	10 (0.8%)	5 (0.4%)	120 (9.2%)	68.1	509^th of 2323 public high schools	78.1%		77.7	371^st of 2348 public high schools	84.2%	138		38.6		38.9			68.5	68.5			25.2	25.2	$12,646
Forty-Niner Regional Occupational Program	Public	10-12	360 Nevada St.	Auburn	95603	Placer County	Forty-Niner Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(530) 889-5940	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Del Oro High	Public	9-12	3301 Taylor Rd.	Loomis	95650	Placer County	Placer Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 652-7243	1,622	67	24.2	13.2%	1,202 (74.1%)	7 (0.4%)	204 (12.6%)	46 (2.8%)	11 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (9.0%)	93.2	109^th of 2323 public high schools	95.3%		94.6	97^th of 2348 public high schools	95.9%	12		57.2		56.9			82.4	82.4			55.4	55.4	$10,152
Bear River High	Public	9-12	11130 Magnolia Rd.	Grass Valley	95949	Nevada County	Nevada Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 268-3700	634	31	20.3	27.0%	463 (73.0%)	3 (0.5%)	112 (17.7%)	12 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.8%)	71.3	454^th of 2323 public high schools	80.5%		64.2	575^th of 2348 public high schools	75.5%	121		33.6	31.6	33.3			68.7	68.7			35.8	35.8	$11,881
Rocklin High	Public	9-12	5301 Victory Ln.	Rocklin	95765	Placer County	Rocklin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 632-1600	2,025	89	22.8	17.0%	1,214 (60.0%)	25 (1.2%)	326 (16.1%)	272 (13.4%)	8 (0.4%)	9 (0.4%)	164 (8.1%)	81.8	299^th of 2323 public high schools	87.1%		86.1	229^th of 2348 public high schools	90.2%	70		37.6	39.7	38.6			70.1	70.1			54.6	54.6	$7,326
Victory High	Public	9-12	3250 Victory Dr.	Rocklin	95765	Placer County	Rocklin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 632-3195	85	6	14.2	40.0%	51 (60.0%)	3 (3.5%)	17 (20.0%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (12.9%)	18.6	1720^th of 2323 public high schools	26.0%		34.8	1283^rd of 2348 public high schools	45.4%	437			18.5	18.5			19.6	19.6			3.9	3.9	$16,184
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High	Public	7-12	5101 Garden Valley Rd.	Garden Valley	95633	El Dorado County	Black Oak Mine Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 333-8330	475	27	17.6	40.8%	366 (77.1%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (13.7%)	8 (1.7%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	48.8	896^th of 2323 public high schools	61.4%		39.8	1139^th of 2348 public high schools	51.5%	243	19.4	33.9	24.4	25.4	31.9	38.9	57.9	43.2	23.6	36.1	21.9	27.2	$11,238
Lincoln High	Public	9-12	790 J St.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 645-6360	1,192	56	21.2	41.5%	557 (46.7%)	16 (1.3%)	482 (40.4%)	63 (5.3%)	9 (0.8%)	7 (0.6%)	58 (4.9%)	46.4	955^th of 2323 public high schools	58.9%		61.5	625^th of 2348 public high schools	73.4%	330		26.4		26.4			43.9	43.9			23.4	23.4	$10,320

Frequently Asked Questions about Maidu Virtual Charter Academy

What is the racial makeup of Maidu Virtual Charter Academy?

Students at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Maidu Virtual Charter Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 115 students attended Maidu Virtual Charter Academy.

What district is Maidu Virtual Charter Academy in?

Placer Union High

Is Maidu Virtual Charter Academy a good school?

Maidu Virtual Charter Academy ranks 1224^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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