San Leandro Virtual Academy

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San Leandro Virtual Academy ranks 1449 th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

San Leandro Virtual Academy is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the San Leandro Unified School District, with 133 students. The school has a strong 95.0% four-year graduation rate and a 5.0% dropout rate, both better than the district and state averages.

San Leandro Virtual Academy outperforms the district and state in 11th grade English Language Arts/Literacy test scores, with 57.14% of students proficient or better, compared to 41.34% for the district and 55.73% for the state. However, the school lags behind in mathematics, with only 6.67% of 11th graders proficient or better, compared to 17.81% for the district and 27.9% for the state. The school also has a high percentage of students (68.42%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-need student population. Compared to nearby virtual schools like Castro Valley Virtual Academy and Decoto School for Independent Study, San Leandro Virtual Academy has a higher student-teacher ratio of 21.4.

One area of concern for San Leandro Virtual Academy is its high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.2%, significantly higher than the state average of 16.1%. Comparing to other nearby alternative schools, San Leandro Virtual Academy performs much better, with Alameda County Community and Alameda County Juvenile Hall/Court having much lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. Overall, San Leandro Virtual Academy appears to be a relatively strong performing alternative virtual school, but it faces challenges with high absenteeism and low mathematics performance that the school should address.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

1700 Leonard Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577-2459

(510) 618-4460

District: San Leandro Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1449^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Number of students: 133

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.6%

African American:

19.5%

Asian:

18.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details San Leandro Virtual Academy ranks worse than 62.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at San Leandro 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:

San Leandro Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks San Leandro Virtual Academy 1449^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See San Leandro Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

San Leandro Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Leandro Unified 918^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for San Leandro Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all students at San Leandro Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.64	1651^st	2348	29.7%
2024	28.97	1449^th	2323	37.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Leandro Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.49	1306^th	1323	1.3%
2024	35.10	622^nd	1350	53.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at San Leandro Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.37	762^nd	1547	50.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Leandro Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.66	1287^th	2247	42.7%
2024	33.73	1325^th	2235	40.7%

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Rank History for Female students at San Leandro Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.35	1509^th	2118	28.8%
2024	28.42	1392^nd	2098	33.7%

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Rank History for Male students at San Leandro Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.48	1787^th	2207	19.0%
2024	16.17	1685^th	2172	22.4%

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Rank History for African American students at San Leandro Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.81	590^th	720	18.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Leandro Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.40	1590^th	2142	25.8%
2024	32.07	1326^th	2125	37.6%

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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 San Leandro Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	15	26	25	58	0	3	6	0	133

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

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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 San Leandro Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	133	6.2	21.4	68.4

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 San Leandro Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	133	6.2	21.4	68.4

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 San Leandro 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
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	133	6	21.4	68.4%	15 (11.3%)	26 (19.5%)	58 (43.6%)	25 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	6 (4.5%)								(n/a)				21.4	18.5							57.1	32.8							6.7	10.3
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	712	39	18.3	91.3%	2 (0.3%)	125 (17.6%)	558 (78.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	16 (2.2%)								(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
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	6.7	93.2%	1 (2.3%)	31 (70.5%)	9 (20.5%)	3 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					0.0							$31,098
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	67	5	12.6	50.7%	20 (29.9%)	3 (4.5%)	23 (34.3%)	11 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (14.9%)								(n/a)
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	690	53	13.1	88.6%	55 (8.0%)	250 (36.2%)	217 (31.4%)	60 (8.7%)	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.6%)	90 (13.0%)								(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
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	54	4	14.0	83.3%	1 (1.9%)	11 (20.4%)	35 (64.8%)	4 (7.4%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)																												$30,064
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	553	25	22.5	26.0%	86 (15.6%)	28 (5.1%)	264 (47.7%)	91 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	78 (14.1%)								(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
Nea Community Learning Center	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1900 Third St.	Alameda	94501	Alameda County	Nea Community Learning Center District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 748-4008	524	27	19.1	40.5%	111 (21.2%)	65 (12.4%)	140 (26.7%)	67 (12.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	140 (26.7%)								(n/a)	57.1	29.4	3.5		34.8	54.2	36.4	60.0	32.6	22.2	32.4	24.2	39.8	46.8	37.2	24.0	12.2	28.6	26.5	3.0	26.5
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	295	16	18.5	47.8%	26 (8.8%)	24 (8.1%)	129 (43.7%)	86 (29.2%)	3 (1.0%)	8 (2.7%)	19 (6.4%)								(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	494	44	11.1	27.1%	121 (24.5%)	18 (3.6%)	77 (15.6%)	191 (38.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (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

Frequently Asked Questions about San Leandro Virtual Academy

Is San Leandro Virtual Academy a good school?

San Leandro Virtual Academy ranks 1449^th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is San Leandro Virtual Academy in?

San Leandro Unified

How many students attend San Leandro Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 133 students attended San Leandro Virtual Academy.

What is the racial makeup of San Leandro Virtual Academy?

Students at San Leandro Virtual Academy are 44% Hispanic, 20% African American, 19% Asian, 11% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

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