Serving 69 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoran Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoran Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Sonoran Virtual Academy's student population of 69 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Sonoran Virtual Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoran Virtual Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
33%
48%
Black
15%
6%
White
33%
34%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Virtual Academy's ranking?
Sonoran Virtual Academy is ranked #847 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sonoran Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Sonoran Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sonoran Virtual Academy?
69 students attend Sonoran Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Sonoran Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sonoran Virtual Academy offer ?
Sonoran Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sonoran Virtual Academy part of?
Sonoran Virtual Academy is part of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (79049) School District.
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