Very Good
#2256 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
School · Castro Valley Unified · Castro Valley, CA
A Castro Valley Unified school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18400 Clifton Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Castro Valley Virtual Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 55% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Castro Valley Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,780
Median home value
$976,300
Median rent
$2,506/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94546; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor EducationPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 3–12 | 0.5 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Alameda County Juvenile Hall/courtEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Redwood Christian Middle School and High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 667 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Castro Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,627NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Castro Valley Virtual Academy is listed in Castro Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castro Valley Virtual Academy
Castro Valley Virtual Academy is a public school in Castro Valley, CA, part of Castro Valley Unified, serving approximately 47 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,256 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castro Valley Virtual Academy
What grades does Castro Valley Virtual Academy serve?
Castro Valley Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
Castro Valley Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Castro Valley Virtual Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castro Valley Virtual Academy rank in CA?
Castro Valley Virtual Academy ranks #2,256 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Castro Valley Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Castro Valley Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castro Valley Virtual Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Castro Valley Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Castro Valley Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castro Valley Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Castro Valley Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
48.9% of students at Castro Valley 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
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.0%
- Phone
- (510) 537-3193
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 94546)
- 45,848
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 94546; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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