Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Golden Valley Virtual Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
46%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden Valley Virtual Charter?
The graduation rate of Golden Valley Virtual Charter is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Golden Valley Virtual Charter?
56 students attend Golden Valley Virtual Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Golden Valley Virtual Charter students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Valley Virtual Charter?
Golden Valley Virtual Charter has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Golden Valley Virtual Charter offer ?
Golden Valley Virtual Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Golden Valley Virtual Charter part of?
Golden Valley Virtual Charter is part of Mesa Union Elementary School District.
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