Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alaska Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 79%).
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
16%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
7%
2%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% AK state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AK state average).
How many students attend Alaska Virtual Academy?
75 students attend Alaska Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Alaska Virtual Academy students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Alaska Virtual Academy offer ?
Alaska Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alaska Virtual Academy part of?
Alaska Virtual Academy is part of Wrangell Public School District.
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