Serving 1,695 students in grades 9-12, Arkansas Virtual Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,695 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School's student population of 1,695 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 206 teachers has grown by 312% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
206 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas Virtual Academy High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
18%
19%
White
71%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas Virtual Academy High School's ranking?
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School is ranked #795 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Arkansas Virtual Academy High School often compared to?
Arkansas Virtual Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arkansas Connections Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arkansas Virtual Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Arkansas Virtual Academy High School is 69%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Arkansas Virtual Academy High School?
1,695 students attend Arkansas Virtual Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Arkansas Virtual Academy High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arkansas Virtual Academy High School?
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas Virtual Academy High School offer ?
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arkansas Virtual Academy High School part of?
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School is part of Arkansas Virtual Academy School District.
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