Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School's student population of 528 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School's ranking?
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School is ranked #1010 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School often compared to?
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smoky Valley High School, Moundridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School?
The graduation rate of Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School?
528 students attend Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School offer ?
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School part of?
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School is part of Smoky Valley School District.
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