Serving 731 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cascade Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cascade Virtual Academy's student population of 731 students has grown by 959% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 650% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 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
Cascade Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Virtual Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
6%
3%
White
55%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Virtual Academy's ranking?
Cascade Virtual Academy is ranked #835 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cascade Virtual Academy often compared to?
Cascade Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Baker Web Academy, Crook County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascade Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Cascade Virtual Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cascade Virtual Academy?
731 students attend Cascade Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cascade Virtual Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Virtual Academy?
Cascade Virtual Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascade Virtual Academy offer ?
Cascade Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Virtual Academy part of?
Cascade Virtual Academy is part of Mitchell SD 55 School District.
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