Serving 185 students in grades 6-12, Robbinsdale Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy's student population of 185 students has grown by 285% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robbinsdale Virtual Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1700 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
39%
12%
White
27%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robbinsdale Virtual Academy's ranking?
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy is ranked #1700 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robbinsdale Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Robbinsdale Virtual Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Robbinsdale Virtual Academy?
185 students attend Robbinsdale Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Robbinsdale Virtual Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robbinsdale Virtual Academy?
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robbinsdale Virtual Academy offer ?
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robbinsdale Virtual Academy part of?
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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