Cascade Virtual Academy

Cascade Virtual Academy is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Prineville, Oregon, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 958 students. The school is part of the Mitchell School District 55, which is ranked 42 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Cascade Virtual Academy offers a unique learning environment, the school faces several key challenges. Its four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 50.4% to 81.8%, generally lower than the state average of around 80%. The school has also experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.3% to 53.7%, significantly higher than the state average of around 20%. Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state and district averages across various grade levels.

Other areas of concern include the school's increasing student-teacher ratio, which has risen from 17.4 in 2021-2022 to 27.8 in 2023-2024, higher than the state average. The school's spending per student has also increased, but remains lower than the state average. Addressing these challenges, such as improving student engagement, providing additional resources, and ensuring adequate staffing, may be crucial for Cascade Virtual Academy to enhance its academic performance and support student success.