Serving 232 students in grades 6-12, Secondary Virtual School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Secondary Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Secondary Virtual School's student population of 232 students has grown by 179% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 1250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Rankings
Secondary Virtual School 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 Secondary Virtual School is 0.61, 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
#1118 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
10%
12%
White
60%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Secondary Virtual School's ranking?
Secondary Virtual School is ranked #1118 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Secondary Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Secondary Virtual School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Secondary Virtual School?
232 students attend Secondary Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Secondary Virtual School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secondary Virtual School?
Secondary Virtual School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Secondary Virtual School offer ?
Secondary Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Secondary Virtual School part of?
Secondary Virtual School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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