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 861 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, California Virtual @ Sonoma ranks in the top 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Virtual @ Sonoma ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California Virtual @ Sonoma's student population of 861 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
California Virtual @ Sonoma 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 @ Sonoma is 0.76, 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
#3987 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Virtual @ Sonoma's ranking?
California Virtual @ Sonoma is ranked #3987 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Virtual @ Sonoma?
The graduation rate of California Virtual @ Sonoma is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Virtual @ Sonoma?
861 students attend California Virtual @ Sonoma.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of California Virtual @ Sonoma students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Virtual @ Sonoma?
California Virtual @ Sonoma has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Virtual @ Sonoma offer ?
California Virtual @ Sonoma offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is California Virtual @ Sonoma part of?
California Virtual @ Sonoma is part of California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma School District.
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