Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bethel Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 499 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethel Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bethel Virtual Academy's student population of 499 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Bethel Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel Virtual Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1617 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
45%
49%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel Virtual Academy's ranking?
Bethel Virtual Academy is ranked #1617 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethel Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Bethel Virtual Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bethel Virtual Academy?
499 students attend Bethel Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bethel Virtual Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel Virtual Academy?
Bethel Virtual Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bethel Virtual Academy offer ?
Bethel Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel Virtual Academy part of?
Bethel Virtual Academy is part of Bethel School District.
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