Henrico Virtual Academy

Henrico Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Henrico County Public Schools, a district ranked 89 out of 129 in Virginia with a 2-star rating. With 642 students, Henrico Virtual Academy has consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.6% to 92.8% over the past few years, higher than the district average of around 90%. However, the school's dropout rates, ranging from 4.5% to 6.6%, are slightly higher than the district's average of around 5%, and its chronic absenteeism rates, from 6.1% to 19.3%, are generally higher than the district's average of around 15%.

Academically, Henrico Virtual Academy's test scores are generally lower than the Henrico County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 8th grade Algebra I, Henrico Virtual Academy scored 86.67% proficient or better, compared to 88.61% for the district and 91.88% for Virginia. The performance gap is more pronounced in lower grade-level math and reading assessments. The nearby Amelia Street Special Education and Richmond Virtual Academy, both part of the Richmond City Public Schools district, have similar student populations and performance challenges.

Overall, Henrico Virtual Academy appears to be a high-performing virtual school within its district, with strong graduation rates but room for improvement in areas such as chronic absenteeism and academic achievement, particularly in the lower grades. Continued focus on student engagement and targeted academic support could help the school narrow the performance gap with its surrounding district and the state.