Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy

4730 Sterling Hills Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy's student population of 431 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
431 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8383 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
12%
33%
23%
47%
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
42%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
5%
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White
10%
21%
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Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy's ranking?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is ranked #8383 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
431 students attend Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy offer ?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy part of?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is part of Antioch Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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