Serving 3,395 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Idaho Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,395 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Top Rankings
Idaho Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idaho Virtual Academy's student population of 3,395 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
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
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Idaho Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idaho Virtual Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Cooking Club, Crafts & Sewing, Debate Team, Esports Team, Leadership, Lego Builders, Social Sessions
Cooking Club, Crafts & Sewing, Debate Team, Esports Team, Leadership, Lego Builders, Social Sessions
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idaho Virtual Academy's ranking?
Idaho Virtual Academy is ranked #423 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Idaho Virtual Academy often compared to?
Idaho Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Inspire Virtual Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idaho Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Idaho Virtual Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Idaho Virtual Academy?
3,395 students attend Idaho Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Idaho Virtual Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idaho Virtual Academy?
Idaho Virtual Academy has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idaho Virtual Academy offer ?
Idaho Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Idaho Virtual Academy part of?
Idaho Virtual Academy is part of Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. School District.
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