Washington Virtual Academies serves 6,245 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6,245 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Virtual Academies's student population of 6,245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 197 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
6,245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
197 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
Yes
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
16:1
School Statewide Testing
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Baking Club, Cartooning Club, Coding Club, E-Sports, Music Club, Rock Band, Teen Connect, Travel Club
Art Club, Baking Club, Cartooning Club, Coding Club, E-Sports, Music Club, Rock Band, Teen Connect, Travel Club
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Washington Virtual Academies - Omak (WAVA)is an Alternative Learning Experience programof Omak School District. WAVA is open to any K-12 student residing in Washington State. WAVAis fully accreditated through Cognia and isapproved by the Digital Learning Department(DLD) as a state-wide online provider.Program DescriptionWAVA offers individualized Written Student Learning Plansfor all learners including students with special needs andadvanced learners. In general, many students and familiesselect WAVA because they are looking for an alternative totraditional brick-and-mortar school setting.
- Washington virtual Academies uses the Stride Curriculumdeveloped by K12 Inc. which is aligned with the commoncore and accessible in a web based format spanning gradesK-12. In addition to asynchronous curriculum, synchronousinstruction is provided by Washington State Certifiedteachers.WAVA provides rigorous individualized curriculum with highexpectations, along with a wide range or courses andsupports to meet the needs of our students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Washington Virtual Academies often compared to?
Washington Virtual Academiesis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Washington Virtual Academies?
6,245 students attend Washington Virtual Academies.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Virtual Academies?
Washington Virtual Academies has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Washington Virtual Academies offer ?
Washington Virtual Academies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
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