Forsyth Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)

1130 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 58 students in grades 6-12, Forsyth Virtual Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
58 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Year Founded
2005
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
(18-19)
50-59%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forsyth Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
80-89%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forsyth Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
n/a
36%
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White
90%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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(18-19)
≥80%
83%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forsyth Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Forsyth Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Forsyth Virtual Academy?
58 students attend Forsyth Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Forsyth Virtual Academy students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forsyth Virtual Academy?
Forsyth Virtual Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forsyth Virtual Academy offer ?
Forsyth Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Forsyth Virtual Academy part of?
Forsyth Virtual Academy is part of Forsyth County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 01, 2024 (Thursday)

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