Serving 96 students in grades 7-12, Usd 457 Virtual 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%).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Usd 457 Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Usd 457 Virtual Academy's student population of 96 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Usd 457 Virtual 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 Usd 457 Virtual Academy is 0.40, 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)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
74%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
24%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Usd 457 Virtual Academy's ranking?
Usd 457 Virtual 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 Usd 457 Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Usd 457 Virtual Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Usd 457 Virtual Academy?
96 students attend Usd 457 Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Usd 457 Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Usd 457 Virtual Academy offer ?
Usd 457 Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Usd 457 Virtual Academy part of?
Usd 457 Virtual Academy is part of Garden City School District.
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