Serving 1,890 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Utah Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,890 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Utah Virtual Academy's student population of 1,890 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,890 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
State Accredited Program
Yes
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 Calendar
School Rankings
Utah Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Utah Virtual Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Utah Virtual Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utah Virtual Academy's ranking?
Utah Virtual Academy is ranked #838 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Utah Virtual Academy often compared to?
Utah Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Utah International Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Utah Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Utah Virtual Academy is 84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Utah Virtual Academy?
1,890 students attend Utah Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Utah Virtual Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Utah Virtual Academy?
Utah Virtual Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Utah Virtual Academy offer ?
Utah Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Utah Virtual Academy part of?
Utah Virtual Academy is part of Utah Virtual Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 4/24/2026
This school does offer live instruction from their certificated teachers in ALL subjects.
4 10/10/2025
It's a good school. The teachers are nice and they teach pretty well.
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