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#3763 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
High School · Placer Union High · Auburn, CA
A Placer Union High charter high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
332 Finley St., Auburn, CA 95603
- Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 28% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maidu Virtual Charter 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 Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,050/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$80,851
Median home value
$613,900
Median rent
$1,451/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confluence Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 10–12 | 0.0 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Placer HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,303 | Compare → |
| Placer County Court SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Placer County Pathways CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 295 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Placer Union High
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy is listed in Placer Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy is a public high school in Auburn, CA, part of Placer Union High, serving approximately 115 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,763 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
What grades does Maidu Virtual Charter Academy serve?
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maidu Virtual Charter Academy?
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Maidu Virtual Charter Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maidu Virtual Charter Academy rank in CA?
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy ranks #3,763 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Maidu Virtual Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Maidu Virtual Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maidu Virtual Charter Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Maidu Virtual Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Maidu Virtual Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Maidu Virtual Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Maidu Virtual Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maidu Virtual Charter Academy?
36.5% of students at Maidu Virtual Charter 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.6%
- Phone
- (530) 745-5763
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 95603)
- 28,195
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 · 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 95603; 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
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