Serving 1,459 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California Virtual Academy @ 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74%
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa's student population of 1,459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa is 0.71, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)33%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa?
The graduation rate of California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa?
1,459 students attend California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa?
California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa offer ?
California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa part of?
California Virtual Academy @ Maricopa is part of Maricopa Unified School District.
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