Serving 82 students in grades 7-12, Mason City Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mason City Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mason City Virtual Academy's student population of 82 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Mason City Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason City Virtual Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1109 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason City Virtual Academy's ranking?
Mason City Virtual Academy is ranked #1109 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mason City Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Mason City Virtual Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mason City Virtual Academy?
82 students attend Mason City Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mason City Virtual Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason City Virtual Academy?
Mason City Virtual Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mason City Virtual Academy offer ?
Mason City Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mason City Virtual Academy part of?
Mason City Virtual Academy is part of Mason City Comm School District.
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