Kent Virtual Academy serves 184 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kent Virtual Academy's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kent Virtual Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
12%
5%
White
40%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kent Virtual Academy?
184 students attend Kent Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kent Virtual Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Virtual Academy?
Kent Virtual Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kent Virtual Academy offer ?
Kent Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Kent Virtual Academy part of?
Kent Virtual Academy is part of Kent School District.
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