Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gary Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gary Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Gary Virtual Academy's student population of 140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gary Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gary Virtual Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1654 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
90%
13%
White
1%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Virtual Academy's ranking?
Gary Virtual Academy is ranked #1654 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gary Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Gary Virtual Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gary Virtual Academy?
140 students attend Gary Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Gary Virtual Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Gary Virtual Academy offer ?
Gary Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gary Virtual Academy part of?
Gary Virtual Academy is part of Gary Community School Corp School District.
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