Overview
California Virtual Academy at Fresno is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Simi Valley, California. The school enrolls 1,540 students. It is part of the California Virtual Academy at Fresno District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictCalifornia Virtual Academy at Fresno District
County6111
CitySimi Valley
ZIP93065
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060161614251
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,540
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino55.7%
Black / African American3.5%
Asian8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native28.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)