The Pleasanton Virtual Academy serves 138 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy's student population of 138 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?
138 students attend The Pleasanton Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of The Pleasanton Virtual Academy students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does The Pleasanton Virtual Academy offer ?
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The Pleasanton Virtual Academy part of?
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is part of Pleasanton Unified School District.
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