Virtual Learning Academy Charter School is a nonprofit virtual charter school in Exeter, New Hampshire, the only public online high school in the state. It offers full-time and part-time admissions.
Serving 407 students in grades 9-12, Virtual Learning Academy (H) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virtual Learning Academy (H) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Virtual Learning Academy (H)'s student population of 407 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
2007
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Virtual Learning Academy (H) ranks within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virtual Learning Academy (H) is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 455 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
86%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virtual Learning Academy (H)'s ranking?
Virtual Learning Academy (H) is ranked #94 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Virtual Learning Academy (H) often compared to?
Virtual Learning Academy (H)is often viewed alongside schools like Great Bay Charter School (H), Next Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virtual Learning Academy (H)?
The graduation rate of Virtual Learning Academy (H) is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Virtual Learning Academy (H)?
407 students attend Virtual Learning Academy (H).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Virtual Learning Academy (H) students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Learning Academy (H)?
Virtual Learning Academy (H) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Virtual Learning Academy (H) offer ?
Virtual Learning Academy (H) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Virtual Learning Academy (H) part of?
Virtual Learning Academy (H) is part of Virtual Learning Academy Charter School District.
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