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Cambridge Virtual Academy

830 S. Dale St., Anaheim, CA 92804Anaheim Union High →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
141
Students
Total enrolled
$18,708
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 30% vs nat'l
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 141 students in grades 07–12 in Anaheim, California.
30% above average funding
District spends $18,708 per pupil, 30% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Cambridge Virtual Academy is a small high in Anaheim, California, serving grades 07–12 with 141 students. The district invests $18,708 per student — 30% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Cambridge Virtual Academy

141
Total Students
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution55 male · 86 female
39%
61%
Male 39%Female 61%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 96 students
Student Composition
26%
20%
48%
Asian26%
White20%
Hispanic / Latino48%
Black4%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060263014568

Academic Outcomes at Cambridge Virtual Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 73th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92804

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,708Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,708
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,232
Student Support$3,555
Administration$2,245
Operations$2,806
Other$1,871
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,708 spent per student, an estimated $8,288 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
30%
State government
57.5%
Local (property tax)
29.7%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,708/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
South Junior HighLexington Junior HighSycamore Junior HighDale Junior High
+4 more
↓
High School
Cypress HighAnaheim HighKatella HighJohn F. Kennedy High
+8 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAnaheim Union High →
Phone: (714)999-7757
NCES ID: 060263014568
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Anaheim seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
830 S. Dale St., Anaheim, CA 92804
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.