Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South Bend Virtual School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 415 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Bend Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Bend Virtual School's student population of 415 students has grown by 510% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 1100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
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
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
South Bend Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Bend Virtual School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1479 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
38%
13%
White
32%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Bend Virtual School's ranking?
South Bend Virtual School is ranked #1479 out of 1,755 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Bend Virtual School?
The graduation rate of South Bend Virtual School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Bend Virtual School?
415 students attend South Bend Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of South Bend Virtual School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Bend Virtual School?
South Bend Virtual School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Bend Virtual School offer ?
South Bend Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Bend Virtual School part of?
South Bend Virtual School is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.
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