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California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin

School · California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin District · Simi Valley, CA

A charter school in Simi Valley, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

50 Moreland Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065

  • Math 28% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendImproving
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.4 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation1.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30.4:1
District spending per student$13,527
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 32% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
18%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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

66.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin 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
1.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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 @ SonomaCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–120.0 mi873Compare →
California Virtual Academy at FresnoCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–120.0 mi1,432Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,527NCES 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 @ San Joaquin is listed in California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin

California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin is a public school in Simi Valley, CA, part of California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin District, serving approximately 2,918 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 30.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,170 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin

What grades does California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin serve?

California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin?

California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin has an enrollment of approximately 2,918 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin?

The student-teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin is 30.4:1. 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 @ San Joaquin rank in CA?

California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin ranks #6,170 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin's MySchoolScout rating?

California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin 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 @ San Joaquin?

Based on loaded state assessment records, California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin a charter school?

Yes, California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin 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 @ San Joaquin a Title I school?

No, California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin?

66.3% of students at California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin 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
2,918
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
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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