Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls's student population of 318 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
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
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is 0.55, which is less 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
#582 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
64%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls's ranking?
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is ranked #582 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls often compared to?
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Fallsis often viewed alongside schools like Internet Academy, Columbia Virtual Academy, Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?
The graduation rate of Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is 50-54%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?
318 students attend Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls offer ?
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls part of?
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is part of Kettle Falls School District.
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