Serving 339 students in grades 6-12, Jeffco Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Jeffco Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeffco Virtual Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jeffco Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Jeffco Virtual Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Jeffco Virtual Academy?
339 students attend Jeffco Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Jeffco Virtual Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeffco Virtual Academy?
Jeffco Virtual Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jeffco Virtual Academy offer ?
Jeffco Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jeffco Virtual Academy part of?
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