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 1,136 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, California Virtual San Mateo ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Virtual San Mateo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California Virtual San Mateo's student population of 1,136 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Motto
Engage, Connect, Grow
School Rankings
California Virtual San Mateo ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Virtual San Mateo is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3012 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
California Virtual Academy San Mateo School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Virtual San Mateo's ranking?
California Virtual San Mateo is ranked #3012 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Virtual San Mateo?
The graduation rate of California Virtual San Mateo is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Virtual San Mateo?
1,136 students attend California Virtual San Mateo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of California Virtual San Mateo students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Virtual San Mateo?
California Virtual San Mateo has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Virtual San Mateo offer ?
California Virtual San Mateo offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is California Virtual San Mateo part of?
California Virtual San Mateo is part of California Virtual Academy San Mateo School District.
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