Great Valley Academy - Salida District

Located at 5901 Sisk Rd. in Modesto, California, Great Valley Academy - Salida District is an open, independent charter district situated within a rural fringe community setting of the Modesto metropolitan area. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district operates a single school campus focused entirely on primary and middle school education, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The district currently enrolls 927 students, comprising 476 male and 451 female students. Its diverse student body includes 532 Hispanic, 256 White, 63 multiracial, 48 Asian, 22 Black, and 6 American Indian students, with balanced grade-level cohorts ranging from 136 kindergarteners to 103 eighth graders.

To maintain its educational programming and campus operations, the district employs a total staff footprint of 169.82 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes 75 FTE teachers, 21.31 FTE instructional aides, and 73.51 FTE support staff members who together provide comprehensive classroom instruction and administrative care. Geographically aligned with US Congressional District 0605, State Senate District 06004, and State House District 06009, the district maintains a targeted K–8 framework without offering pre-kindergarten, high school, or adult education courses. Families, students, and researchers interested in exploring the district further can reach their administrative office by phone at (209) 545-7500 or online at http://www.greatvalleyacademy.com.