Serving 935 students in grades 6-12, Virtual Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 935 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virtual Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Virtual Campus's student population of 935 students has grown by 262% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
935 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 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
Virtual Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virtual Campus is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#814 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
19%
7%
White
40%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virtual Campus's ranking?
Virtual Campus is ranked #814 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virtual Campus?
The graduation rate of Virtual Campus is 50-54%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Virtual Campus?
935 students attend Virtual Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Virtual Campus students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Campus?
Virtual Campus has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virtual Campus offer ?
Virtual Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virtual Campus part of?
Virtual Campus is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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