Alaska Virtual Academy (Closed 2017)

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 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 38%).

School Overview

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Total Students
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
(14-15)
21-39%
34%
(14-15)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AK state average).
What school district is Alaska Virtual Academy part of?
Alaska Virtual Academy is part of Annette Island School District.

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