Serving 598 students in grades 6-12, Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
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
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
19%
7%
White
62%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy's ranking?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy is ranked #861 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy?
598 students attend Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy offer ?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy part of?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy is part of Cedar Rapids Community School District.
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