Serving 97 students in grades 6-12, Johnson City Virtual Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnson City Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnson City Virtual Academy's student population of 97 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Johnson City Virtual Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson City Virtual Academy is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
8%
21%
White
71%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson City Virtual Academy's ranking?
Johnson City Virtual Academy is ranked #309 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnson City Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Johnson City Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Johnson City Virtual Academy?
97 students attend Johnson City Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Johnson City Virtual Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson City Virtual Academy?
Johnson City Virtual Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnson City Virtual Academy offer ?
Johnson City Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Johnson City Virtual Academy part of?
Johnson City Virtual Academy is part of Johnson City School District.
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