Excellent
#615 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
School · Placentia-yorba Linda Unified · Yorba Linda, CA
A Placentia-yorba Linda Unified school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4999 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, CA 92886
- Math 35% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buena Vista Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yorba Linda), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,170
Median home value
$1,062,200
Median rent
$3,001/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92886; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George KeyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Integrity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| ParkviewEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Eastside ChristianPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #2 of 34
- District spending per student
- $15,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buena Vista Virtual Academy is listed in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Buena Vista Virtual Academy is a public school in Yorba Linda, CA, part of Placentia-yorba Linda Unified, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buena Vista Virtual Academy
What grades does Buena Vista Virtual Academy serve?
Buena Vista Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Buena Vista Virtual Academy?
Buena Vista Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Virtual Academy is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buena Vista Virtual Academy rank in CA?
Buena Vista Virtual Academy ranks #615 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Buena Vista Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Buena Vista Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buena Vista Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buena Vista Virtual Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buena Vista Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Buena Vista Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buena Vista Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Buena Vista Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buena Vista Virtual Academy?
47.2% of students at Buena Vista Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.7%
- Phone
- (714) 986-7026
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 92886)
- 49,919
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92886; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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