Overview
California Virtual Academy at Maricopa is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Simi Valley, California. The school enrolls 1,286 students. It is part of the California Virtual Academy at Maricopa 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
25.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% 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 Maricopa District
County6111
CitySimi Valley
ZIP93065
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060245114255
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,286
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino40.4%
Black / African American2.9%
Asian8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native43.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races3.7%
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 %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)