Forney Virtual Academy

Forney Virtual Academy is a small alternative high school in the Forney Independent School District (Isd), serving 197 students in grades 9-12. This school offers a virtual learning environment, but its academic performance has been notably volatile, with state rankings dropping from the 55th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 18th percentile in 2025-2026 projections. While it has shown some strengths, such as outperforming the district in English II Reading (61.43% vs. 53.91%) and Biology (59.09% vs. 51.12%) in 2024-2025, it faces a critical weakness in Algebra I, where only 5% of students were proficient that same year—far below the district average of 44.78%.

Compared to nearby schools, Forney Virtual Academy's performance is inconsistent. It has historically performed better than its district alternative, Forney Learning Academy, which ranks in the bottom 3% of the state and has a 14.1% dropout rate. However, it lags significantly behind top-performing neighbors like Rockwall-Heath High School (82nd percentile) and Sunnyvale High School (93rd percentile), which consistently achieve 80-90% proficiency on EOC exams. The school's small size means that a single cohort of struggling students can dramatically swing its metrics, which may explain the sharp decline in recent years.

For parents, the key takeaway is that Forney Virtual Academy offers a flexible virtual option but comes with significant academic risks. The school's dropout rate of 1.3% is lower than the district average of 1.4%, a positive sign for an alternative campus. However, the persistent Algebra I crisis and overall volatility suggest that families should carefully consider whether the school can provide the academic support needed for college and career readiness. If your child requires a virtual setting, it may be worth comparing this school to other options in the area, such as Vroonland - Vanguard High School or traditional high schools like Forney High School, which has shown more stable performance.