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Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy

4730 Sterling Hills Dr., Antioch, CA, 94531

About Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is a public K–8 virtual school in Antioch, California that serves about 290 students. The academy has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15 to 1, which means that students can get more personalized academic help and learn in smaller groups. The student body is diverse and includes families looking for flexible education options, which is a reflection of Antioch's diversity. The academy uses digital platforms to teach standards-based lessons, focusing on math skills, literacy and the ability to learn on your own which in turn helps the student to boost their critical thinking as well. Teachers give lessons online, in small groups and one-on-one help with schoolwork. About 14% of students are good at math or better and about 23% are good at English Language Arts or better. The school model relies heavily on family involvement with parents helping their kids learn at home. The Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is a different way to get an education that focuses on flexibility, using technology and slowly improving academically, making it one of the top elementary schools in California.

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy Contact Information

Address

4730 Sterling Hills Dr., Antioch, CA, 94531

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Phone

(925) 779-7640

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 23%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 23% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
291
Total Students
$103233
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5378 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.65%
Asian 8.59%
Hispanic 39.18%
Black 29.21%
Two+ Races 5.5%
Native Am. 1.03%
White
10.65%
Asian
8.59%
Hispanic
39.18%
Black
29.21%
Two+ Races
5.5%
Native Am.
1.03%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 291
47.77%
139 Female
52.23%
152 Male

Student Population

291 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

291 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

At the 2025 César E. Chávez Youth Hall of Fame ceremony, a student from Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy won the Middle School Rising Star award in the Perseverance category. They were honored for their hard work and strong sense of community.

FAQ

Q1. How does Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy deliver instruction?

Ans. Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy provides learning through an online platform supported by certified teachers.

Q2. What kind of support is available for students at Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?

Ans. Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy offers virtual guidance, academic help sessions, and teacher communication.

Q3. How do families stay involved with Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?

Ans. Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy keeps families informed through online meetings and digital progress updates.

Q4. Does Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy offer opportunities for peer interaction?

Ans. Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy may provide virtual clubs and collaborative online activities.

Q5. How does Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy ensure student engagement?

Ans. Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy uses interactive tools and structured schedules to support active learning.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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