Serving 835 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hamilton County Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 835 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton County Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hamilton County Virtual School's student population of 835 students has grown by 2593% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 1800% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Hamilton County Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton County Virtual School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1239 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
32%
21%
White
49%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton County Virtual School's ranking?
Hamilton County Virtual School is ranked #1239 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hamilton County Virtual School often compared to?
Hamilton County Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tennessee Online Public School, Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper, Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton County Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton County Virtual School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hamilton County Virtual School?
835 students attend Hamilton County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hamilton County Virtual School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton County Virtual School?
Hamilton County Virtual School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton County Virtual School offer ?
Hamilton County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton County Virtual School part of?
Hamilton County Virtual School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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