Castro Valley Virtual Academy

18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546

www.cv.k12.ca.us

67 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Castro Valley Virtual Academy (CVVA) is a specialized independent study program operating under the Castro Valley Unified School District. Designed to provide a flexible, personalized alternative to traditional classroom instruction, the academy caters to students who thrive in a self-paced or remote learning environment. By leveraging a comprehensive digital curriculum, the school allows students to complete coursework from home while remaining connected to the broader district’s academic standards and resources.

The program emphasizes academic independence and time management, making it an ideal choice for students with unique extracurricular commitments, health needs, or learning preferences that differ from the standard campus experience. Despite its virtual format, CVVA maintains a focus on student support, ensuring that enrollees have access to district teachers and guidance to help them meet graduation requirements. Through this model, the school offers a bridge between modern technology and the foundational academic support provided by the Castro Valley school community.

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castro Valley Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	11
Two or More	10

Hispanic
23 (34.3 %)
White
20 (29.9 %)
Asian
11 (16.4 %)
Two or More
10 (14.9 %)
Black
3 (4.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Castro Valley Unified
Phone:	(510)537-3193
Website:	http://www.cv.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 22