Washington Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)

2601 S. 35th St., Ste. 100
Tacoma, WA 98407
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 72%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (11-12)
1,590 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
41 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(11-12)
49%
63%
(11-12)
66%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(11-12)
1%
2%
Asian
(11-12)
6%
7%
Hispanic
(11-12)
4%
20%
Black
(11-12)
3%
5%
White
(11-12)
86%
60%
Hawaiian
(11-12)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(11-12)
n/a
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
13%
37%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% WA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% WA state average).
How many students attend Washington Virtual Academy?
1,590 students attend Washington Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Washington Virtual Academy students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Washington Virtual Academy offer ?
Washington Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Washington Virtual Academy part of?
Washington Virtual Academy is part of Steilacoom Hist. School District.

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