Missouri Virtual Academy

Missouri Virtual Academy is an alternative public school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Hillsboro, Missouri, which is part of the Grandview R-II District. The school has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 53.1% to 87.3% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the state average of around 90%. Additionally, Missouri Virtual Academy has experienced an increase in dropout rates, rising from 2.4% in 2021-2022 to 5.1% in 2023-2024, higher than the state average of 3-4%.

On a positive note, the school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 19.6% in 2021-2022 to 0.0% in 2023-2024, outperforming the state average of 10-15%. However, the academic performance of Missouri Virtual Academy students, as measured by MAP test scores, is consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, the school's proficiency rate is 5.5%, compared to the state average of 41.4% and the Grandview R-II district average of 14.1%. The school also serves a population with a higher socioeconomic need, with 42.01% to 53.91% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

Overall, Missouri Virtual Academy faces several challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and persistent academic underperformance compared to the state and district averages. However, the school has shown improvement in reducing chronic absenteeism, which is a positive development. Addressing the academic and socioeconomic needs of the student population should be a priority for the school and district to improve overall student outcomes.