Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fcps Virtual Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fcps Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fcps Virtual Academy's student population of 573 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 130% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fcps Virtual Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fcps Virtual Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
27%
11%
White
46%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fcps Virtual Academy's ranking?
Fcps Virtual Academy is ranked #220 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fcps Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Fcps Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fcps Virtual Academy?
573 students attend Fcps Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Fcps Virtual Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fcps Virtual Academy?
Fcps Virtual Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fcps Virtual Academy offer ?
Fcps Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fcps Virtual Academy part of?
Fcps Virtual Academy is part of Fayette County School District.
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