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Richmond Virtual Academy

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

325^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 419 Virginia Alternative Schools

Better than 22% of Virginia alternative schools

Summary

Richmond Virtual Academy is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Richmond City Public Schools district. With 183 students, the school faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a high-need student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Henrico Virtual Academy and Amelia Street Special Education, Richmond Virtual Academy has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.7% to 25.3% over the past few school years. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 3.85% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in math, compared to 48.36% for the Richmond City Public Schools district and 71.16% for the state of Virginia.

While Richmond Virtual Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7:1, suggesting a more personalized learning environment, the school's academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates indicate that it may be struggling to provide effective virtual instruction and support for its students. Addressing these challenges and learning from the successes of nearby virtual schools like Henrico Virtual Academy could help Richmond Virtual Academy improve outcomes for its students.

136

Students ?

5.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$1,591

Per pupil spending ?

301 N. 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219

(804) 310-0066

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.5%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Two or more races:

8.8%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Virginia average (62% vs 73% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg48%

Virginia avg73%

325^th of 419

Virginia public middle schools ?

Bottom 22%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

115^th of 129Richmond City Public Schools among Virginia districts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Mathematics (2025)						SOL Biology (2025)		SOL Science (2025)		SOL Earth Science (2025)		SOL English Reading (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richmond Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	301 N. 9th Street	Richmond	23219	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(804) 310-0066	136	23	5.8		3 (2.2%)	104 (76.5%)	15 (11.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.8%)								(n/a)																		52.9	50.0	90.0		$1,591	$00	$1,591
Richmond Hospital Ep.	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1000 E Marshall St	Richmond	23298	Richmond city	Medical College of Virginia	No	No	No	No	(804) 828-0426																			(n/a)
Virginia Treatment Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	515 N 10th Street	Richmond	23219	Richmond city	MCV-Virginia Treatment Center For Children	No	No	No	No	(804) 828-2676																			(n/a)
Henrico Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	3820 Nine Mile Road	Henrico	23223	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(804) 305-9263	526	50	10.5		130 (24.7%)	302 (57.4%)	42 (8.0%)	23 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.3%)								(n/a)	86.7	70.8	53.9	41.4	44.4	27.3	22.9	32.1	70.8	42.9	69.2	45.3	89.5	68.8	69.2	75.0	80.8	66.7	56.5	61.6	71.2	$14,859	$1,409	$13,450

Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Virtual Academy

Is Richmond Virtual Academy a good school?

Richmond Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Virginia alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Richmond Virtual Academy?

Students at Richmond Virtual Academy are 76% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Richmond Virtual Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 136 students attended Richmond Virtual Academy.

What district is Richmond Virtual Academy in?

Richmond City Public Schools

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