Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-12, St. Helens Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Helens Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
St. Helens Virtual Academy's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Helens Virtual Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Helens Virtual Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
73%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Helens Virtual Academy's ranking?
St. Helens Virtual Academy is ranked #275 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Helens Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of St. Helens Virtual Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend St. Helens Virtual Academy?
184 students attend St. Helens Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of St. Helens Virtual Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helens Virtual Academy?
St. Helens Virtual Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Helens Virtual Academy offer ?
St. Helens Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is St. Helens Virtual Academy part of?
St. Helens Virtual Academy is part of St Helens SD 502 School District.
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