At a glance
Reported students
1,623
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,623
California Virtual Academy at Sutter: 1,623 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
27.3:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,557
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28.8:1
What the reported data says about California Virtual Academy at Sutter
California Virtual Academy at Sutter is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Simi Valley. It is one of 1 current school records connected to California Virtual Academy at Sutter District. NCES reports 1,623 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.3:1, above the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (32.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.5%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking California Virtual Academy at Sutter
- 1How do the reported 27.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.18 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.3%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.18
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.71
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.3%
- Hispanic28.5%
- Black16.9%
- Asian11.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near California Virtual Academy at Sutter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight @ San Diego Other · Charter · Insight @ San Diego District | KG–12 | 231 | under 0.1 mi |
| California Virtual Academy at Fresno Other · Charter · California Virtual Academy at Fresno District | KG–12 | 1,540 | under 0.1 mi |
| California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles Other · Charter · California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles District | KG–12 | 5,705 | under 0.1 mi |
| California Virtual Academy San Mateo Other · Charter · California Virtual Academy San Mateo District | KG–12 | 1,136 | under 0.1 mi |
| California Virtual Academy @ San Diego Other · Charter · California Virtual Academy @ San Diego District | KG–12 | 3,924 | under 0.1 mi |
| California Virtual Academy at Kings Other · Charter · California Virtual Academy at Kings District | KG–12 | 764 | under 0.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about California Virtual Academy at Sutter
What grades does California Virtual Academy at Sutter serve?
California Virtual Academy at Sutter reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in California Virtual Academy at Sutter District.
How many students attend California Virtual Academy at Sutter?
California Virtual Academy at Sutter reported 1,623 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,557 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at California Virtual Academy at Sutter?
The calculated ratio is 27.3:1, based on 1,623 students and 59.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is California Virtual Academy at Sutter a public, charter, or magnet school?
California Virtual Academy at Sutter is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of California Virtual Academy at Sutter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is California Virtual Academy at Sutter in?
California Virtual Academy at Sutter is part of California Virtual Academy at Sutter District, based in Simi Valley, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near California Virtual Academy at Sutter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Insight @ San Diego (under 0.1 mi), California Virtual Academy at Fresno (under 0.1 mi), California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.