Serving 1,772 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Utah Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,772 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Utah Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Utah Virtual Academy's student population of 1,772 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Utah Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Utah Virtual Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utah Virtual Academy's ranking?
Utah Virtual Academy is ranked #797 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Utah Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Utah Virtual Academy is 81%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Utah Virtual Academy?
1,772 students attend Utah Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Utah Virtual Academy students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Utah Virtual Academy?
Utah Virtual Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Utah Virtual Academy offer ?
Utah Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Utah Virtual Academy part of?
Utah Virtual Academy is part of Utah Virtual Academy School District.
School Reviews
4 10/6/2021
It's a good school. The teachers are nice and they teach pretty well.
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