Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Salina Virtual Innovation Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy's student population of 88 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy 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 Salina Virtual Innovation Academy is 0.54, which is less 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
#1192 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
62%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salina Virtual Innovation Academy's ranking?
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy is ranked #1192 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salina Virtual Innovation Academy?
The graduation rate of Salina Virtual Innovation Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Salina Virtual Innovation Academy?
88 students attend Salina Virtual Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Salina Virtual Innovation Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salina Virtual Innovation Academy?
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salina Virtual Innovation Academy offer ?
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Salina Virtual Innovation Academy part of?
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy is part of Salina School District.
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