Serving 668 students in grades 6-12, Virtual Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Virtual Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virtual Campus is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Virtual Campus is ranked #1090 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virtual Campus?
The graduation rate of Virtual Campus is 60-64%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Virtual Campus?
668 students attend Virtual Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Virtual Campus students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Campus?
Virtual Campus has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virtual Campus offer ?
Virtual Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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