Golden State Virtual Academy (Closed 2014)

800 West Elm St
Bishop, CA 93514
Serving 41 students in grades 9-12, Golden State 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 was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(12-13)
<50%
59%
(12-13)
≥50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
(12-13)
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden State Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Golden State Virtual Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Golden State Virtual Academy?
41 students attend Golden State Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Golden State Virtual Academy students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden State Virtual Academy?
Golden State Virtual Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden State Virtual Academy offer ?
Golden State Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Golden State Virtual Academy part of?
Golden State Virtual Academy is part of Bishop Unified School District.

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