Tumwater Virtual Academy

7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
Tumwater Virtual Academy serves 239 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tumwater Virtual Academy's student population of 239 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tumwater Virtual Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
18%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Tumwater Virtual Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
63%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WA.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Tumwater Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tumwater Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tumwater Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Tumwater Virtual Academy?
239 students attend Tumwater Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tumwater Virtual Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tumwater Virtual Academy?
Tumwater Virtual Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tumwater Virtual Academy offer ?
Tumwater Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tumwater Virtual Academy part of?
Tumwater Virtual Academy is part of Tumwater School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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