Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Summit Virtual Academy's student population of 365 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Summit Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Virtual Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1238 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
47%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Virtual Academy's ranking?
Summit Virtual Academy is ranked #1238 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Summit Virtual Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Summit Virtual Academy?
365 students attend Summit Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Summit Virtual Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Virtual Academy?
Summit Virtual Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Summit Virtual Academy offer ?
Summit Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Summit Virtual Academy part of?
Summit Virtual Academy is part of North Thurston School District.
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