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The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

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The Pleasanton Virtual Academy ranks 384 th of 2162 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

384^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California Alternative Schools

Better than 82% of California alternative schools

Summary

The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Pleasanton, California. Part of the highly-ranked Pleasanton Unified School District, the school has 125 students and consistently outperforms the state and district on key metrics.

The Pleasanton Virtual Academy boasts impressive graduation rates, ranging from 86.2% to 95.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average of 80-85%. Its dropout rates are also relatively low, between 2.5% and 19.2%, compared to the state average of 10-15%. On standardized tests, the school outperforms both the state and its own district, with 72.22% of 11th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 83.13% for Pleasanton Unified and 56.96% for the state.

Compared to nearby alternative schools like Crossroads High, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori, and Decoto School for Independent Study, the Pleasanton Virtual Academy generally outperforms them on key metrics. Additionally, the school achieves these strong outcomes with relatively limited resources, spending between $9,316 and $9,829 per student, lower than some of the nearby alternative schools. With its combination of high performance and efficient use of funds, the Pleasanton Virtual Academy serves as a model for other virtual and alternative schools in the region.

138

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,782

Per pupil spending ?

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4750 First St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566-7343

(925) 426-4260

District: Pleasanton Unified

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.0%

Asian:

33.3%

Hispanic:

14.5%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (75% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of California alternative schools

Worth a look

!Dropout rate above the California average (16% vs 8%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg73%

California avg41%

384^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 18%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

145^th of 1,543Pleasanton Unified among California districts

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy85%+37 vs state

Mathematics72%+34 vs state

Science62%+29 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, March 1, 2025

Pleasanton Virtual Academy (PVA) has been an incredible experience for my eldest daughter. The teachers instill confidence in their students and provide meaningful opportunities for socialization, setting PVA apart from other online programs.
I love the diversity in the student body—some are student-athletes needing flexibility, others seek a learning space free from traditional school pressures. Despite their differences, PVA students are kind, supportive, and positive—a refreshing change from typical high school environments.
PVA’s small, flexible structure allows for personalized support, with one-on-one teacher time that goes beyond academics. The staff fosters a welcoming environment, greeting students personally each morning.
Now in our third year, we are so grateful for PVA that we plan to transition our younger daughter as well. PVA isn’t just a school—it’s a community where students thrive. We are all in! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4750 First St.	Pleasanton	94566	Alameda County	Pleasanton Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(925) 426-4260	138	9	15.2	14.5%	51 (37.0%)	2 (1.4%)	20 (14.5%)	46 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	18 (13.0%)								(n/a)			41.2		61.5						90.9	72.2	85.5						81.8	44.4	71.7							$20,782	$20,510	$272
York Alternative Learning Center	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	6901 York Dr.	Dublin	94568	Alameda County	Dublin Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(925) 307-1960	7	0	38.8		4 (57.1%)	1 (14.3%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)
Vineyard Alternative	Public, Alternative	K-12	2253 Fifth St.	Livermore	94550	Alameda County	Livermore Valley Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 606-4709	92	9	10.8	31.5%	38 (41.3%)	3 (3.3%)	36 (39.1%)	5 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.9%)								(n/a)			16.7		11.1							60.0	53.6							25.0	16.7							$42,230	$41,970	$260
Venture (Alternative)	Public, Alternative	K-12	10540 Albion Rd.	San Ramon	94582	Contra Costa County	San Ramon Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 479-1200	61	11	5.5	9.8%	32 (52.5%)	1 (1.6%)	9 (14.8%)	8 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	10 (16.4%)								(n/a)					37.5								52.4								40.0							$60,298	$57,926	$2,372
California School for the Blind	Public, Alternative	K-12	500 Walnut Ave.	Fremont	94536	Alameda County	California School for the Blind (State Special Schl)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 794-3800	42	8	5.2	40.5%	5 (11.9%)	1 (2.4%)	25 (59.5%)	9 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)													22.2								6.3
California School for the Deaf-Fremont	Public, Alternative	K-12	39350 Gallaudet Dr.	Fremont	94538	Alameda County	California School for the Deaf-Fremont (State Special Schl)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 794-3666	279	65	4.3	98.9%	50 (17.9%)	16 (5.7%)	161 (57.7%)	30 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.5%)								(n/a)		0.0	0.0		5.7				0.0		8.3	15.8	11.4				0.0		0.0	0.0	4.2
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	703 C St.	Union City	94587	Alameda County	Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 874-1119	540	30	17.9	30.4%	115 (21.3%)	21 (3.9%)	48 (8.9%)	242 (44.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	108 (20.0%)								(n/a)	57.9	40.5	57.9		52.5	60.0	55.6	71.1	73.8	66.7	69.1	92.1	69.8	55.0	66.7	55.3	50.0	57.1	47.6	50.0	54.3	56.8	65.9	81.8	65.9	61.4	65.9
Decoto School for Independent Study	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	725 Whipple Rd.	Union City	94587	Alameda County	New Haven Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(510) 476-2696	233	10	23.0	65.2%	21 (9.0%)	15 (6.4%)	101 (43.3%)	73 (31.3%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.4%)	13 (5.6%)								(n/a)			48.7		42.9					57.1		53.9	60.0					35.7		43.6	43.5							$23,490	$20,852	$2,638
Circle of Independent Learning	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4700 Calaveras Ave.	Fremont	94538	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 797-0100	394	17	23.7	46.2%	50 (12.7%)	20 (5.1%)	102 (25.9%)	195 (49.5%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	17 (4.3%)								(n/a)	38.5	35.0		38.3	38.7		57.1	61.5	70.0	47.4	42.5	67.3	57.8		42.9	30.8	50.0	21.1	32.5	50.9	40.5							$29,974	$29,952	$22
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori	Public, Charter, Alternative	1-12	951 Palisade St.	Hayward	94542	Alameda County	Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 370-3334	643	18	34.9	37.9%	94 (14.6%)	23 (3.6%)	297 (46.2%)	91 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	131 (20.4%)								(n/a)	28.9	30.0		20.0	26.9	40.0	41.7	37.8	50.0	47.6	38.3	33.3	41.5	44.4	35.4	24.4	40.0	34.9	31.7	7.1	31.9

Frequently Asked Questions about The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

How many students attend The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 138 students attended The Pleasanton Virtual Academy.

What is the racial makeup of The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?

Students at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy are 37% White, 33% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is The Pleasanton Virtual Academy a good school?

The Pleasanton Virtual Academy ranks 384^th of 2162 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is The Pleasanton Virtual Academy in?

Pleasanton Unified

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