Summary:
The Valley School District in Washington is a small district of three schools serving grades K-12, where the vast majority of students (over 80%) are enrolled in the online Columbia Virtual Academy.
When comparing schools, Columbia Virtual Academy stands out as the district's highest-performing school, with test scores consistently at or above state averages and a rising state ranking, while the traditional Valley School has struggled with performance below state averages for several years. The third school, Paideia High School, is very small with limited recent performance data available.
An interesting finding is the stark difference in resources: the higher-performing virtual school operates with significantly larger class sizes and lower per-student spending than the other two schools, challenging typical assumptions about school funding and outcomes. For parents, this district presents a clear choice, with the online option demonstrating strong academic results and attracting most district families.
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