Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fort Wayne Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy's student population of 202 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1482 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
26%
13%
White
41%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Wayne Virtual Academy's ranking?
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is ranked #1482 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Wayne Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fort Wayne Virtual Academy?
202 students attend Fort Wayne Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Fort Wayne Virtual Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Wayne Virtual Academy?
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Wayne Virtual Academy offer ?
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fort Wayne Virtual Academy part of?
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
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