Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Florence Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florence Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Florence Virtual Academy's student population of 186 students has grown by 541% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Florence Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Virtual Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1698 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
47%
Black
18%
6%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Virtual Academy's ranking?
Florence Virtual Academy is ranked #1698 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Florence Virtual Academy is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Florence Virtual Academy?
186 students attend Florence Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Florence Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Virtual Academy?
Florence Virtual Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florence Virtual Academy offer ?
Florence Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence Virtual Academy part of?
Florence Virtual Academy is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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