Forsyth Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)
Forsyth Virtual Academy served 58 students in grades 6-12.
Forsyth Virtual Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Forsyth Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
Year Founded
2005
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 2196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
3%
17%
Black
n/a
36%
White
90%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Calendar
View the Forsyth Virtual Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Early Release/Last Day of School
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 03, 2023 (Thursday)
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