Serving 56 students in grades 7-12, 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary's ranking?
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary is ranked #1169 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary?
The graduation rate of 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary?
56 students attend 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary offer ?
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary part of?
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary is part of Worthington Public School District.
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