Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy

Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Tazewell, Tennessee, with an enrollment of 37 students. It is part of the Claiborne County School District, which is ranked 102 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has faced significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 6.7% to 30.6% over the past few years, well above the state average of 15-20%. Academically, Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy has generally underperformed compared to the Claiborne County and Tennessee state averages on TNReady tests, with proficiency rates as low as 10% in English Language Arts and 7.7% in Geometry. However, the school's performance in Biology I was stronger, with 50% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to 43.2% for the county and 45.3% for the state.

While Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy has a lower student-teacher ratio than the nearby Washburn School, its academic performance and spending per student are generally lower. This suggests that factors beyond just the student-teacher ratio, such as the virtual learning model and targeted support, may be influencing the school's performance. The high chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic achievement indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes and address the unique challenges of virtual learning.