Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)

Virtual Academy serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
≥50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
84%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Virtual Academy?
13 students attend Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Virtual Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does Virtual Academy offer ?
Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Virtual Academy part of?
Virtual Academy is part of St. Joseph School District.

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