Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ad Astra Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ad Astra Virtual Academy's student population of 171 students has grown by 235% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Ad Astra Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ad Astra Virtual Academy is 0.43, 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
#1165 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
7%
7%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.6%
24.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ad Astra Virtual Academy's ranking?
Ad Astra Virtual Academy is ranked #1165 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ad Astra Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Ad Astra Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ad Astra Virtual Academy?
171 students attend Ad Astra Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ad Astra Virtual Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Ad Astra Virtual Academy offer ?
Ad Astra Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ad Astra Virtual Academy part of?
Ad Astra Virtual Academy is part of Buhler School District.
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