Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Virtual Academy Of Lafourche ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
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
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virtual Academy Of Lafourche is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
12%
41%
White
75%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virtual Academy Of Lafourche's ranking?
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche is ranked #536 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virtual Academy Of Lafourche?
The graduation rate of Virtual Academy Of Lafourche is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Virtual Academy Of Lafourche?
512 students attend Virtual Academy Of Lafourche.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Virtual Academy Of Lafourche students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Virtual Academy Of Lafourche offer ?
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virtual Academy Of Lafourche part of?
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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