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California Virtual Academy at Sutter

School · California Virtual Academy at Sutter District · Simi Valley, CA

A charter school in Simi Valley, CA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

50 Moreland Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065

  • Math 27% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendImproving
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.8:1
District spending per student$13,556
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at California Virtual Academy at Sutter score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 31% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
14%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where California Virtual Academy at Sutter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,059/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simi Valley), 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

$113,893

Median home value

$759,700

Median rent

$2,612/mo

College educated

38.4%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
California Virtual Academy @ Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–120.0 mi5,700Compare →
California Virtual Academy @ San DiegoCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–120.0 mi3,680Compare →
California Virtual Academy @ San JoaquinCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.0 mi2,918Compare →
California Virtual Academy @ SonomaCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–120.0 mi873Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

California Virtual Academy at Sutter District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

California Virtual Academy at Sutter is listed in California Virtual Academy at Sutter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About California Virtual Academy at Sutter

California Virtual Academy at Sutter is a public school in Simi Valley, CA, part of California Virtual Academy at Sutter District, serving approximately 1,467 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,168 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about California Virtual Academy at Sutter

What grades does California Virtual Academy at Sutter serve?

California Virtual Academy at Sutter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend California Virtual Academy at Sutter?

California Virtual Academy at Sutter has an enrollment of approximately 1,467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy at Sutter?

The student-teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy at Sutter is 28.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does California Virtual Academy at Sutter rank in CA?

California Virtual Academy at Sutter ranks #6,168 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is California Virtual Academy at Sutter's MySchoolScout rating?

California Virtual Academy at Sutter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 California Virtual Academy at Sutter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, California Virtual Academy at Sutter has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is California Virtual Academy at Sutter a charter school?

Yes, California Virtual Academy at Sutter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is California Virtual Academy at Sutter a Title I school?

No, California Virtual Academy at Sutter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Virtual Academy at Sutter?

70.9% of students at California Virtual Academy at Sutter 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
1,467
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 93065)
72,585
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
41.4
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 93065; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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