Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Summary:

Buena Vista Virtual Academy is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Despite its relatively small size of 201 students, the school has a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 277th out of 1,568 school districts in California.

Buena Vista Virtual Academy consistently outperforms the district and state on key academic metrics. The school has maintained high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 90% to 98.1% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Correspondingly, the school has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 3.8% over the same period. Buena Vista Virtual Academy students also outperform their peers on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 75.86% of 11th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 68.91% for the district and 55.73% for the state.

While Buena Vista Virtual Academy has higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby traditional public schools, this is to be expected for a virtual school where attendance is more flexible. Notably, the school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 52.74% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to 25-34% at the nearby traditional public schools. Despite this, Buena Vista Virtual Academy's performance is generally stronger than the other alternative schools in the district, such as George Key and Parkview.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 4999 Casa Loma Ave.
       Yorba Linda, CA  92886-3398


(714) 986-7026

District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
411th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,441 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.8%
White:
28.9%
Asian:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buena Vista Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Buena Vista Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.98. (See more...)
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Compare Details Buena Vista Virtual Academy ranks better than 82.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.37. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Buena Vista Virtual Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Buena Vista Virtual Academy has the largest alternative school student body size in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Student population at Buena Vista Virtual Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.8%), White (28.9%), Asian (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buena Vista Virtual Academy is 17.8. 1 alternative schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Buena Vista Virtual Academy employs 11.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buena Vista Virtual Academy is $9,441. 1 alternative schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Buena Vista Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Buena Vista Virtual Academy 411th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Buena Vista Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified 277th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buena Vista Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.00 940th 5883 84.0%
2023 39.20 3192nd 5874 45.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.43 758th 5635 86.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.21 1379th 5663 75.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.96 320th 2740 88.3%
2023 47.98 1224th 2802 56.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.51 95th 2458 96.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.01 253rd 2509 89.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.14 259th 2359 89.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.85 554th 1653 66.5%
2005 35.87 902nd 1901 52.6%
2006 51.43 614th 1968 68.8%
2007 59.83 462nd 2063 77.6%
2008 53.55 595th 2117 71.9%
2009 42.17 953rd 2238 57.4%
2010 75.52 193rd 2281 91.5%
2011 56.28 633rd 2367 73.3%
2012 65.37 409th 2354 82.6%
2013 59.90 538th 2426 77.8%
2015 77.82 398th 1994 80.0%
2016 55.28 887th 2039 56.5%
2017 59.14 814th 2021 59.7%
2018 54.29 926th 2017 54.1%
2019 81.47 337th 2133 84.2%
2021 77.36 272nd 1290 78.9%
2022 65.88 607th 2123 71.4%
2023 57.48 700th 2348 70.2%
2024 74.37 411th 2323 82.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.50 322nd 1937 83.4%
2021 63.83 345th 1126 69.4%
2022 81.04 258th 1943 86.7%
2023 60.87 615th 2247 72.6%
2024 68.81 435th 2235 80.5%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.09 260th 451 42.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.20 1047th 1760 40.5%
2019 79.60 334th 1833 81.8%
2021 82.29 170th 1054 83.9%
2022 65.90 522nd 1858 71.9%
2023 51.68 783rd 2118 63.0%
2024 66.13 503rd 2098 76.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.33 355th 1880 81.1%
2021 67.04 319th 1122 71.6%
2022 54.59 756th 1916 60.5%
2023 60.56 604th 2207 72.6%
2024 79.21 319th 2172 85.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.20 953rd 1742 45.3%
2022 68.64 460th 1861 75.3%
2023 51.66 799th 2142 62.7%
2024 74.60 321st 2125 84.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.14 737th 1173 37.2%
2019 56.86 523rd 1222 57.2%
2022 27.65 878th 1204 27.1%
2023 57.83 482nd 1434 66.4%
2024 59.84 443rd 1406 68.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Buena Vista Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 61 4 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1998 81 2 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1999 71 0 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 87
2000 52 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2001 43 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2002 37 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 42
2003 37 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 42
2004 31 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2005 58 0 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2006 48 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2007 63 2 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2008 75 n/a 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2009 83 1 0 8 0 0 2 0 94
2010 79 0 1 24 1 0 0 0 105
2011 60 0 1 19 1 0 2 0 83
2012 62 1 3 18 1 0 0 0 85
2013 61 1 3 16 0 0 1 0 82
2014 50 0 3 20 0 0 2 0 75
2015 33 1 2 21 0 0 2 0 59
2016 49 0 1 21 0 0 2 0 73
2017 36 1 2 23 2 0 2 0 66
2018 36 2 5 26 0 0 0 0 69
2019 46 2 6 22 0 0 1 0 77
2020 52 1 7 24 0 0 1 0 85
2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 112 10 110 180 1 1 27 0 441
2023 58 11 29 94 1 0 8 0 201

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 Buena Vista Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 81 3.0 27.0 0
1998 98 3.0 32.7 0
1999 87 4.0 21.8 0
2000 62 3.0 20.7 0
2001 51 3.0 17.0 0
2002 42 2.0 21.0 0
2003 42 2.0 21.0 0
2004 40 2.0 20.0 0
2005 71 2.0 35.5 0
2006 60 3.0 20.0 0
2007 77 3.0 25.7 0
2008 91 4.0 22.8 0
2009 94 4.0 18.8 0
2010 105 4.0 26.2 n/a
2011 83 n/a n/a 0
2012 85 4.0 21.2 96.5
2013 82 3.0 27.3 11
2014 75 3.0 25.0 4
2015 59 3.0 19.6 10.2
2016 73 3.0 24.3 17.8
2017 66 3.0 22.0 12.1
2018 69 3.0 23.0 27.5
2019 77 4.0 19.2 42.9
2020 85 n/a n/a 37.6
2021 0 n/a n/a n/a
2022 441 14.0 31.5 46
2023 201 11.2 17.8 52.7

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 Buena Vista Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 81 3.0 27.0 0
1998 98 3.0 32.7 0
1999 87 4.0 21.8 0
2000 62 3.0 20.7 0
2001 51 3.0 17.0 0
2002 42 2.0 21.0 0
2003 42 2.0 21.0 0
2004 40 2.0 20.0 0
2005 71 2.0 35.5 0
2006 60 3.0 20.0 0
2007 77 3.0 25.7 0
2008 91 4.0 22.8 0
2009 94 4.0 18.8 0
2010 105 4.0 26.2 n/a
2011 83 n/a n/a 0
2012 85 4.0 21.2 96.5
2013 82 3.0 27.3 11
2014 75 3.0 25.0 4
2015 59 3.0 19.6 10.2
2016 73 3.0 24.3 17.8
2017 66 3.0 22.0 12.1
2018 69 3.0 23.0 27.5
2019 77 4.0 19.2 42.9
2020 85 n/a n/a 37.6
2021 0 n/a n/a n/a
2022 441 14.0 31.5 46
2023 201 11.2 17.8 52.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buena Vista Virtual Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,441

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buena Vista Virtual 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 337th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 700th of 2348 High schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Buena Vista Virtual Academy)84.480
 4.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)74.174.4
 0.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Virtual Academy)31.117.2
 13.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)52.548.4
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Buena Vista Virtual Academy)44.737.9
 6.8%
   11th Grade Science (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)45.850.6
 4.9%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students77201
 161%
African American211
 450%
American Indian01
Asian629
 383.3%
Hispanic2294
 327.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4658
 26.1%
Two or More Races18
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%52.7%
 9.9%


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Students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy are 47% Hispanic, 29% White, 14% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Buena Vista Virtual Academy.

Buena Vista Virtual Academy ranks 411th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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