Serving 1,446 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jeffco Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,446 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jeffco Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jeffco Virtual Academy's student population of 1,446 students has grown by 378% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 323% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 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
Jeffco Virtual Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeffco Virtual Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
35%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
53%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeffco Virtual Academy's ranking?
Jeffco Virtual Academy is ranked #502 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Jeffco Virtual Academy often compared to?
Jeffco Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like World Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jeffco Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Jeffco Virtual Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jeffco Virtual Academy?
1,446 students attend Jeffco Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jeffco Virtual Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeffco Virtual Academy?
Jeffco Virtual Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jeffco Virtual Academy offer ?
Jeffco Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jeffco Virtual Academy part of?
Jeffco Virtual Academy is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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