Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Zupanic 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-12
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zupanic Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Zupanic Virtual Academy's student population of 598 students has grown by 754% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 600% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zupanic 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 Zupanic Virtual Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8199 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zupanic Virtual Academy's ranking?
Zupanic Virtual Academy is ranked #8199 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zupanic Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Zupanic Virtual Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Zupanic Virtual Academy?
598 students attend Zupanic Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Zupanic Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zupanic Virtual Academy?
Zupanic Virtual Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Zupanic Virtual Academy offer ?
Zupanic Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Zupanic Virtual Academy part of?
Zupanic Virtual Academy is part of Rialto Unified School District.
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