Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ferndale Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Ferndale Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
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Ferndale Virtual Academy's student population of 97 students has grown by 223% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
Ferndale Virtual Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferndale Virtual Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Ferndale Virtual Academy is ranked #895 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ferndale Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Ferndale Virtual Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ferndale Virtual Academy?
97 students attend Ferndale Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ferndale Virtual Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Ferndale Virtual Academy offer ?
Ferndale Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferndale Virtual Academy part of?
Ferndale Virtual Academy is part of Ferndale School District.
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