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Rankings updated: Louisiana rankings were updated on September 12, 2026 with the addition of grade 3-8 science and High School Civics test scores

Virtual Academy of Lafourche

Q: Is Virtual Academy of Lafourche a good school?

Virtual Academy of Lafourche ranks 403 rd of 699 Louisiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

403^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 699 Louisiana Alternative Schools

Better than 42% of Louisiana alternative schools

Summary

The Virtual Academy of Lafourche in Thibodaux, LA, is a K-12 virtual school serving 477 students as part of the highly-rated Lafourche Parish school district, which ranks in the top 16% of districts statewide.

This school stands out for its remarkable success in keeping students on track to graduate. It achieved a perfect 0% dropout rate, far better than the nearby School for Exceptional Children (6.3%) and the state average (3.1%). Its chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7%, while higher than in previous years, is still significantly lower than the district average (24.6%) and the 48% rate at the School for Exceptional Children. This suggests the virtual format is highly effective at maintaining student engagement. Academically, the school shows notable strengths, with proficiency rates in Math (70%) and English Language Arts (72%) that meet or exceed state averages. It also performs well on key high school exams, with 77% of students proficient in Algebra I and 79% in English I, both well above state levels. However, Social Studies proficiency (45%) lags behind both the district (64%) and state (55%).

The Virtual Academy offers a compelling alternative to traditional schooling, particularly for students who may struggle with the social pressures or rigid structure of a standard classroom. Its model, which relies on a small teaching staff overseeing a large online student body, has proven highly effective at preventing dropouts and keeping students engaged. While its overall test scores are mixed, its strong performance in core subjects and exceptional graduation metrics make it a standout option for families seeking a flexible, technology-driven education that prioritizes student retention and academic progress in key areas.

477

Students ?

1834.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$4,519

Per pupil spending ?

58.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301

(985) 446-2877

District: Lafourche Parish

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

African American:

10.5%

American Indian:

5.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2023 → 42nd in 2026

Strengths

✓88% graduate in 4 years — above the Louisiana average (85%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2023

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Geometry scores 29 pts below the Louisiana average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg70%

Louisiana avg62%

Elementary school

403^rd of 699

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to bottom 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

165^th of 464

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 25 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

190^th of 329

Louisiana public high schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 27 pts since 2016

From bottom 15% (2016) to bottom 42% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Louisiana High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 119Lafourche Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	42.8	403 of 699	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.6	316 of 666	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.6	307 of 675	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.4	364 of 730	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.3	381 of 727	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.3	347 of 729	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.3	564 of 731	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.9	581 of 728	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	20.8	634 of 739	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	38.9	501 of 742	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.4	562 of 792	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2021	23.3	465 of 564	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	36.6	448 of 688	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.8	356 of 633	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.5	282 of 635	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.4	368 of 705	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	453 of 701	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.2	416 of 705	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.4	491 of 684	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	43.4	398 of 693	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.0	319 of 661	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.1	310 of 674	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.0	365 of 723	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.3	391 of 724	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.2	450 of 719	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	16.7	633 of 697	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	25.6	577 of 682	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	48.4	357 of 690	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	62.6	259 of 641	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.9	222 of 651	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.1	379 of 713	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.4	304 of 712	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.2	336 of 704	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	19.2	601 of 696	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	23.8	427 of 502	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	35.9	319 of 431	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.9	283 of 434	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.7	332 of 518	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.9	332 of 517	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.1	316 of 522	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.5	481 of 517	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	8.5	504 of 516	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	62.6	165 of 464	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.1	131 of 447	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	79.0	86 of 449	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	61.2	178 of 465	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.9	204 of 460	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.7	203 of 459	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.1	336 of 449	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.3	344 of 411	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	29.2	335 of 437	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	47.4	262 of 435	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	48.9	262 of 482	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	49.8	167 of 360	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.2	93 of 360	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	17.2	309 of 352	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	81.4	10 of 170	94.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	181 of 450	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.0	90 of 415	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	65.7	144 of 415	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.4	184 of 444	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.7	267 of 441	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.1	171 of 441	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.9	268 of 418	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	59.2	166 of 458	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.2	136 of 437	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.5	70 of 444	84.2%	★★★★☆
2023	59.9	169 of 459	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.7	195 of 458	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.2	226 of 455	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.8	331 of 430	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.6	290 of 403	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	63.8	157 of 446	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.6	166 of 414	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.4	71 of 426	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	63.8	159 of 443	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.4	123 of 442	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	49.0	219 of 442	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.0	320 of 418	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	49.3	181 of 345	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.9	139 of 316	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.3	102 of 320	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.3	229 of 352	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.9	210 of 362	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.5	205 of 358	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.5	317 of 350	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	12.9	318 of 338	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	41.7	190 of 329	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.8	195 of 329	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.6	182 of 333	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.5	130 of 321	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.5	154 of 326	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.9	166 of 322	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.5	197 of 313	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.3	149 of 302	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.6	227 of 297	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.6	253 of 297	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	24.7	269 of 312	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	42.5	183 of 312	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.9	216 of 308	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.6	193 of 308	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.6	164 of 308	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.5	194 of 311	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.7	176 of 288	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	13.5	256 of 292	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	46.9	165 of 324	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.0	184 of 323	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.9	156 of 328	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.3	90 of 321	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	56.4	129 of 322	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.0	130 of 285	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.0	214 of 301	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	41.5	174 of 315	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.1	148 of 313	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.8	149 of 315	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.0	74 of 306	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	48.8	151 of 301	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.0	141 of 292	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.7	129 of 291	55.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2024	91.0	4 of 165	97.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	21.0	215 of 248	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.4	208 of 245	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.0	206 of 248	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.1	146 of 249	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.5	151 of 250	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.3	154 of 245	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	15.2	233 of 249	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2026)48th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)43rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)35th percentile-7 vs school

African American (2021)18th percentile-35 vs school

White (2026)15th percentile-27 vs school

Middle school

Disabled (2018)94th percentile+78 vs school

Male (2026)65th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)64th percentile~ school

Female (2026)60th percentile-5 vs school

African American (2023)54th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)48th percentile-17 vs school

High school

Special Education (2024)98th percentile+52 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)49th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)45th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)41st percentile~ school

White (2026)13th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English I79%+13 vs state

Algebra I77%+12 vs state

English Language Arts72%~ state avg

Mathematics70%+8 vs state

English II59%-8 vs state

Science58%~ state avg

Civics52%-10 vs state

Biology48%-12 vs state

Social Studies45%-10 vs state

Geometry28%-29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				LEAP Mathematics (2026)							LEAP English Language Arts (2026)							LEAP Science (2026)							LEAP Social Studies (2026)							LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP Geometry (2026)	LEAP English II (2026)	LEAP U.S. History (2026)	LEAP English I (2026)	LEAP Biology (2026)	LEAP Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Science 3rd Grade	LEAP Science 4th Grade	LEAP Science 5th Grade	LEAP Science 6th Grade	LEAP Science 7th Grade	LEAP Science 8th Grade	LEAP Science All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	LEAP Civics End of Course	Total
Virtual Academy of Lafourche	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	639 Harrison Street	Thibodaux	70301	Lafourche Parish	Lafourche Parish	Yes	No	Yes	No	(985) 446-2877	477	0	1834.6	58.5%	364 (76.3%)	50 (10.5%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)								(n/a)	47.0	86.0	61–66%	71.0	78–83%	71.0	70.0	50.0	72.0	67.0	88.0	72.0	79.0	72.0	50.0	61.0	52.0	49.0	66.0	68–73%	58.0	27.0	43.0	37.0	49.0	56.0	60.0	45.0	77.0	28.0	59.0		79.0	48.0	52.0	$4,519
School for Exceptional Children	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	105 Moffet Road	Houma	70363	Terrebonne Parish	Terrebonne Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 303-4832	23	6	3.8	60.9%	8 (34.8%)	8 (34.8%)	3 (13.0%)	1 (4.3%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)																																				$69,493

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual Academy of Lafourche

What is the racial makeup of Virtual Academy of Lafourche?

Students at Virtual Academy of Lafourche are 76% White, 10% African American, 6% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Virtual Academy of Lafourche in?

Lafourche Parish

How many students attend Virtual Academy of Lafourche?

In the 2024-25 school year, 477 students attended Virtual Academy of Lafourche.

Is Virtual Academy of Lafourche a good school?

Virtual Academy of Lafourche ranks 403^rd of 699 Louisiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 LEAP test scoresJul 6, 2026

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2023–24 through 2024–25 graduation ratesNov 22, 2025

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