Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sonoran Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoran Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Sonoran Virtual Academy's student population of 68 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sonoran Virtual Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoran Virtual Academy is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
Black
25%
6%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Virtual Academy's ranking?
Sonoran Virtual Academy is ranked #847 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoran Virtual Academy?
68 students attend Sonoran Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Sonoran Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sonoran Virtual Academy offer ?
Sonoran Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sonoran Virtual Academy part of?
Sonoran Virtual Academy is part of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (79049) School District.
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