Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva)'s student population of 556 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
12%
7%
White
51%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva)'s ranking?
Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) is ranked #939 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva)?
556 students attend Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva)?
Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) offer ?
Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) part of?
Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) is part of Spring Hill School District.
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