Summary:
The Arkansas Virtual Academy High School is the sole public charter virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in the Arkansas Virtual Academy district. With a total enrollment of 1,872 students, the school has consistently received a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been ranked between 153-203 out of 291-305 high schools in Arkansas over the past 3 school years.
The school's academic performance lags behind state averages, with proficiency rates on ATLAS assessments in English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology often 5-10 percentage points lower than the state. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had a 25% proficiency rate in ELA compared to the state average of 34.7%. Additionally, over 50% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending of $7,561 is also below the state average, which could contribute to the academic performance issues.
Despite the school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1 to 1, the data suggests the Arkansas Virtual Academy High School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of the school's underperformance and identify potential areas for improvement.
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