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#5500 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
School · West Contra Costa Unified · San Pablo, CA
A West Contra Costa Unified school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2625 Barnard Rd., San Pablo, CA 94806
- Math 18% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista Independent Study / 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Pablo), 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
$82,818
Median home value
$582,000
Median rent
$2,013/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Seneca Family of Agencie- Catalyst AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.5 mi | 23 | Compare → |
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| Spectrum Center - Tara HillsPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Contra Costa Unified
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #17 of 52
- District spending per student
- $19,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is listed in West Contra Costa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is a public school in San Pablo, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified, serving approximately 531 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,500 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
What grades does Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy serve?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy rank in CA?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy ranks #5,500 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy?
54.6% of students at Vista Independent Study / 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
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (510) 231-1431
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94806)
- 61,749
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 94806; 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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