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 1,286 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California Virtual Academy At Maricopa 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California Virtual Academy At Maricopa's student population of 1,286 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
California Virtual Academy At Maricopa 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 Academy At Maricopa is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5820 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Virtual Academy At Maricopa's ranking?
California Virtual Academy At Maricopa is ranked #5820 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Virtual Academy At Maricopa?
The graduation rate of California Virtual Academy At Maricopa is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Virtual Academy At Maricopa?
1,286 students attend California Virtual Academy At Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of California Virtual Academy At Maricopa students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Virtual Academy At Maricopa?
California Virtual Academy At Maricopa has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Virtual Academy At Maricopa offer ?
California Virtual Academy At Maricopa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California Virtual Academy At Maricopa part of?
California Virtual Academy At Maricopa is part of California Virtual Academy At Maricopa School District.
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