California Virtual Academies are nine virtual charter schools with business agreements with the curriculum-provider K12 Inc. The nine virtual charter schools are CAVA@Fresno, CAVA@Kings, CAVA@Los Angeles, CAVA@Maricopa, CAVA@San Diego, CAVA@San Joaquin, CAVA@San Mateo, CAVA@Sonoma, and CAVA@Sutter.
Serving 1,557 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, California Virtual At Sutter 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Virtual At Sutter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California Virtual At Sutter's student population of 1,557 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
California Virtual At Sutter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Virtual At Sutter is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4787 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Virtual At Sutter's ranking?
California Virtual At Sutter is ranked #4787 out of 9,523 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Virtual At Sutter?
The graduation rate of California Virtual At Sutter is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Virtual At Sutter?
1,557 students attend California Virtual At Sutter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of California Virtual At Sutter students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Virtual At Sutter?
California Virtual At Sutter has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Virtual At Sutter offer ?
California Virtual At Sutter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is California Virtual At Sutter part of?
California Virtual At Sutter is part of California Virtual Academy At Sutter School District.
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