Columbia Virtual Academy
Columbia Virtual Academy serves 1,149 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Columbia Virtual Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,149 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Virtual Academy's student population of 1,149 students has grown by 239% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 123% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 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
Columbia Virtual Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Columbia Virtual Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Virtual Academy?
1,149 students attend Columbia Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Columbia Virtual Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Virtual Academy?
Columbia Virtual Academy has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Virtual Academy offer ?
Columbia Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Virtual Academy part of?
Columbia Virtual Academy is part of Valley School District.
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