California Virtual Academies are nine virtual charter schools with business agreements with the curriculum-provider K12 Inc. The nine virtual charter schools are CAVA@Fresno, CAVA@Kings, CAVA@Los Angeles, CAVA@Maricopa, CAVA@San Diego, CAVA@San Joaquin, CAVA@San Mateo, CAVA@Sonoma, and CAVA@Sutter.
Serving 5,705 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, California Virtual @ Los Angeles ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5,705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Virtual @ Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California Virtual @ Los Angeles's student population of 5,705 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 172 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
5,705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
172 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
California Virtual @ Los Angeles ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Virtual @ Los Angeles is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5564 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cava Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Virtual @ Los Angeles's ranking?
California Virtual @ Los Angeles is ranked #5564 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Virtual @ Los Angeles?
The graduation rate of California Virtual @ Los Angeles is 76%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Virtual @ Los Angeles?
5,705 students attend California Virtual @ Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of California Virtual @ Los Angeles students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Virtual @ Los Angeles?
California Virtual @ Los Angeles has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Virtual @ Los Angeles offer ?
California Virtual @ Los Angeles offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is California Virtual @ Los Angeles part of?
California Virtual @ Los Angeles is part of California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles School District.
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