Serving 1,801 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Idaho Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,801 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idaho Virtual Academy's student population of 1,801 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,801 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
State Accredited Program
Yes
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
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Motto
Building a community of engaged learners.
School Rankings
Idaho Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idaho Virtual Academy is 0.42, which is less 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
#471 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Cooking ClubCrafts & Sewing
Debate TeamEsports Team
LeadershipLego Builders
Social Sessions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idaho Virtual Academy's ranking?
Idaho Virtual Academy is ranked #471 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Idaho Virtual Academy often compared to?
Idaho Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Inspire Virtual Charter School, Idaho Technical Career Academy, Isucceed Virtual High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idaho Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Idaho Virtual Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Idaho Virtual Academy?
1,801 students attend Idaho Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Idaho Virtual Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idaho Virtual Academy?
Idaho Virtual Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idaho Virtual Academy offer ?
Idaho Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Idaho Virtual Academy part of?
Idaho Virtual Academy is part of Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. School District.
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