Castro Valley Virtual Academy

Summary:

Castro Valley Virtual Academy is a small public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Castro Valley, California, with a student population of 67 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.3% to 100% over the past three years, and relatively low dropout rates, making it a relatively successful alternative school compared to some nearby options.

However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly in the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years, which is an area of concern. Academically, the school has performed better in English Language Arts/Literacy than in Mathematics, with 11th-grade and end-of-course proficiency rates often exceeding the Castro Valley Unified School District and the state of California. In comparison to other nearby alternative schools, Decoto School for Independent Study and Alameda County Community have much lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates than Castro Valley Virtual Academy.

Overall, Castro Valley Virtual Academy appears to be a relatively successful alternative school, particularly in terms of its high graduation rates and low dropout rates. However, the school's chronic absenteeism and uneven academic performance in certain subject areas suggest areas for improvement and continued monitoring.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546-2020

(510) 537-3193

District: Castro Valley Unified

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 47

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

29.8%

White:

25.5%

Asian:

23.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Castro Valley Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.52. (See more...)

Compare Details Castro Valley Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Castro Valley Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Castro Valley 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Castro Valley Virtual Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (29.8%), White (25.5%), Asian (23.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Castro Valley Virtual Academy is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Castro Valley Virtual Academy employs 4.3 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Castro Valley Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Castro Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Castro Valley Unified 214^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Castro Valley Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Castro Valley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.52	1260^th	5883	78.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Castro Valley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	84.58	896^th	5663	84.2%

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

Rank History for Castro Valley Virtual Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.83	669^th	2740	75.6%

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

Rank History for Castro Valley Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Castro Valley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	64.26	417^th	1290	67.7%
2022	83.24	307^th	2123	85.5%
2023	63.20	594^th	2348	74.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Castro Valley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.06	417^th	1054	60.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Castro Valley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	62.36	381^st	1122	66.0%

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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 Castro Valley Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	4	0	0	2	0	0	0	6
2018	4	1	3	3	0	0	2	13
2019	7	0	3	1	0	0	3	14
2020	15	1	4	5	0	0	5	30
2021	56	12	65	78	0	4	18	233
2022	54	32	117	91	1	0	41	336
2023	20	3	11	23	0	0	10	67
2024	12	2	11	14	0	1	7	47

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 Castro Valley Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	6	0.6	10.0	n/a
2018	13	0.6	21.6	30.8
2019	14	0.4	35.0	21.4
2020	30	n/a	n/a	16.7
2021	233	11.5	20.1	21.9
2022	336	16.8	19.9	28.9
2023	67	5.3	12.6	50.7
2024	47	4.3	10.9	48.9

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 Castro Valley Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	6	0.6	10.0	n/a
2018	13	0.6	21.6	30.8
2019	14	0.4	35.0	21.4
2020	30	n/a	n/a	16.7
2021	233	11.5	20.1	21.9
2022	336	16.8	19.9	28.9
2023	67	5.3	12.6	50.7
2024	47	4.3	10.9	48.9

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Castro Valley Virtual Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	14	67	378.6%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	11	266.7%
Hispanic	1	23	2200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	20	185.7%
Two or More Races	3	10	233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.4%	50.7%	29.3%

Schools Near Castro Valley 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
Castro Valley Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	18400 Clifton Way	Castro Valley	94546	Alameda County	Castro Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(510) 537-3193	47	4	10.9	48.9%	12 (25.5%)	2 (4.3%)	14 (29.8%)	11 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	7 (14.9%)								(n/a)
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/Court	Public, Alternative	K-12	2500 Fairmont Ave.	San Leandro	94578	Alameda County	Alameda County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 670-7609	44	7	6.6	93.2%	1 (2.3%)	26 (59.1%)	14 (31.8%)	2 (4.5%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					0.0							$31,098
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
San Leandro Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1700 Leonard Dr.	San Leandro	94577	Alameda County	San Leandro Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(510) 618-4460	108	6	17.2	75.0%	17 (15.7%)	13 (12.0%)	51 (47.2%)	14 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	11 (10.2%)								(n/a)				21.4	18.5							57.1	32.8							6.7	10.3
Alameda County Community	Public, Alternative	K-12	313 West Winton Ave.	Hayward	94544	Alameda County	Alameda County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 670-4590	58	5	11.5	69.0%	1 (1.7%)	10 (17.2%)	38 (65.5%)	4 (6.9%)	1 (1.7%)	3 (5.2%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)																												$30,064
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	701 105th Ave.	Oakland	94603	Alameda County	Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 775-0255	739	47	15.7	89.3%	1 (0.1%)	90 (12.2%)	590 (79.8%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	44 (6.0%)								(n/a)	0.0	9.1	16.0		8.5	14.6	14.6	8.9	11.7	36.1	18.5	36.0	20.3	34.6	9.1	2.1	15.8	32.4	15.4	6.0	17.4	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2
Independent Study Sojourner Truth	Public, Alternative	K-12	8251 Fontaine St.	Oakland	94605	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-5330	573	33	17.3	97.6%	110 (19.2%)	192 (33.5%)	166 (29.0%)	37 (6.5%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.4%)	53 (9.2%)								(n/a)	5.6	21.4			16.7	9.1	12.5	17.7	30.0	28.0	30.6	45.0	25.0	18.2	4.2	0.0	22.2	26.1	12.1	40.0	16.7							$12,825
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
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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Castro Valley Virtual Academy

What district is Castro Valley Virtual Academy in?

Castro Valley Unified

How many students attend Castro Valley Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47 students attended Castro Valley Virtual Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Castro Valley Virtual Academy?

Students at Castro Valley Virtual Academy are 30% Hispanic, 26% White, 23% Asian, 15% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

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