At a glance
Reported students
138
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy: 138 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Pleasanton. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Pleasanton Unified. NCES reports 138 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, below 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 (37%) and Asian (33.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.02 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37%
- Hispanic14.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian33.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial13%
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.
Other schools in Pleasanton Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harvest Park Preschool Center
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Village High
High · Grades 09–12
85 reported students
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
467 reported students
Henry P. Mohr Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
492 reported students
Vintage Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
522 reported students
Alisal Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
544 reported students
Public schools near The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Park Preschool Center Other · Pleasanton Unified | Not reported | — | 1.3 mi |
| York Alternative Learning Center Other · Dublin Unified | KG–12 | 7 | 4.4 mi |
| Dublin Unified Preschool Other · Dublin Unified | Not reported | — | 5.2 mi |
| California School for the Blind Other · California School for the Blind (State Special Schl) | KG–12 | 42 | 8.2 mi |
| California School for the Deaf-Fremont Other · California School for the Deaf-Fremont (State Special Schl) | KG–12 | 279 | 8.3 mi |
| Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay Other · Charter · Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay District | KG–12 | 540 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
What grades does The Pleasanton Virtual Academy serve?
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Pleasanton Unified.
How many students attend The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy reported 138 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 138 students and 9.02 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 The Pleasanton Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pleasanton Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of The Pleasanton Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.5% 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 The Pleasanton Virtual Academy in?
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy is part of Pleasanton Unified, based in Pleasanton, CA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Pleasanton Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harvest Park Preschool Center (1.3 mi), York Alternative Learning Center (4.4 mi), Dublin Unified Preschool (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.