Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)

Serving 211 students in grades 9-12, Advanced Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(16-17)
<50%
78%
(16-17)
20-29%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
54%
Black
30%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
(15-16)
10-14%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Advanced Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Advanced Virtual Academy is 10-14%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Advanced Virtual Academy?
211 students attend Advanced Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Advanced Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Advanced Virtual Academy?
Advanced Virtual Academy has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Advanced Virtual Academy offer ?
Advanced Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Advanced Virtual Academy part of?
Advanced Virtual Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.

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