Coolidge Virtual Academy

Summary:

Coolidge Virtual Academy is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in Coolidge, Arizona, which is part of the Coolidge Unified District. With a student population of 154, the school has struggled to keep students engaged and on track to graduate, with a 4-year graduation rate of just 52.0% and a dropout rate of 26.5% - significantly worse than nearby traditional high schools like Coolidge High School (89.2% graduation rate) and San Tan Foothills High School (88.7% graduation rate).

Coolidge Virtual Academy students also perform poorly on state assessments, with only 8% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 13% in the district and 40% statewide. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic (52.6%) and Native American (16.23%) students than nearby traditional high schools, suggesting the virtual format may be more appealing to certain demographic groups. Interestingly, the Coolidge Alternative Program, which is also part of the Coolidge Unified District, has slightly better performance metrics than Coolidge Virtual Academy, indicating the alternative program format may be more effective for this student population.

While the virtual format may allow for cost savings, with the nearby Coolidge Alternative Program spending $7,194 per student compared to $8,754 per student at Coolidge High School, the tradeoff appears to be poorer academic outcomes. Without reported student-teacher ratios for Coolidge Virtual Academy, it's unclear if the virtual format allows for more favorable ratios, but the school's overall performance suggests the virtual model may not be the best fit for the students in this district.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

450 N Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128-4108

(520) 723-2115

District: Coolidge Unified District

Student/teacher ratio: 52.0

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.2%

White:

21.8%

American Indian:

11.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Coolidge Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Coolidge Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Coolidge Virtual Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.2%), White (21.8%), American Indian (11.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coolidge Virtual Academy is 52. (See more...)

Compare Coolidge Virtual Academy employs 3 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Coolidge Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Coolidge Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Coolidge Unified District 293^rd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Coolidge Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Coolidge Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.48	318^th	854	62.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Coolidge Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.36	300^th	806	62.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Coolidge Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Coolidge Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.49	387^th	469	17.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Coolidge Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.59	330^th	406	18.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Coolidge Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	32	20	110	37	9	208
2023	26	13	81	25	9	154
2024	34	14	83	18	7	156

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coolidge Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	208	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	154	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	156	3.0	52.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coolidge Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	208	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	154	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	156	3.0	52.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2024)							AASA Mathematics (2024)							AzSCI Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Coolidge Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	450 N Arizona Blvd	Coolidge	85128	Pinal County	Coolidge Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(520) 723-2115	156	3	52.0		34 (21.8%)	14 (9.0%)	83 (53.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)								(n/a)																			$00			$00
Anthem Elementary School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-9	2700 N. Anthem Way	Florence	85132	Pinal County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 723-6400	705	42	16.9		335 (47.5%)	39 (5.5%)	255 (36.2%)	8 (1.1%)	9 (1.3%)	7 (1.0%)	52 (7.4%)								(n/a)	37.0	42.0	28.0	28.0	42.0	36.0		38.0	37.0	13.0	13.0	28.0	17.0		26.0			$5,824	$237	$236	$709	$4,908	$443	$5,351
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4380 N. Hunt Hwy	Florence	85312	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 344-9800	1,050				559 (53.2%)	63 (6.0%)	341 (32.5%)	11 (1.0%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	68 (6.5%)								(n/a)	48.0	48.0	44.0	56.0	35.0	37.0	38.0	53.0	28.0	35.0	34.0	34.0	16.0	27.0	50.0	25.0	25.0	$8,963	$707	$1,828	$3,242	$4,753	$1,675	$6,428
Florence Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	225 S. Orlando Street	Florence	85132	Pinal County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 222-3333	182	6	30.3		70 (38.5%)	26 (14.3%)	67 (36.8%)	3 (1.6%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)								(n/a)																		$3,953	$104	$121	$328	$3,720	$08	$3,728
Mountain Vista Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	225 S. Orlando Street	Florence	85132	Pinal County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 474-6170	178	16	11.1		72 (40.4%)	20 (11.2%)	66 (37.1%)	3 (1.7%)	6 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.2%)								(n/a)																		$16,053	$914	$688	$2,516	$12,471	$1,980	$14,451
Eduprize Online Instruction	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4567 W Roberts Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Eduprize Schools LLC	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 813-9537	50				28 (56.0%)	5 (10.0%)	14 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$4,992	$4,559	$433	$9,550	$00
Toltec Elementary School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3315 N Toltec Rd	Eloy	85131	Pinal County	Toltec School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 466-2350	426	16	26.6		78 (18.3%)	21 (4.9%)	290 (68.1%)	4 (0.9%)	19 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.8%)								(n/a)																		$9,300	$2,135	$80	$4,350	$5,931	$1,154	$7,085
ECambridge	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	3315 N Toltec Rd	Eloy	85131	Pinal County	Toltec School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(520) 466-2363	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Combs Online School for Success	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	301 E Combs Rd	San Tan Valley	85140	Pinal County	J O Combs Unified School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 987-6300	110	5	24.4		50 (45.5%)	7 (6.4%)	39 (35.5%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.4%)								(n/a)																		$3,447	$1,306		$2,612	$2,131	$10	$2,141
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	463 W. Combs Rd	San Tan Valley	85141	Pinal County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 420-2101	2,168				1,118 (51.6%)	85 (3.9%)	779 (35.9%)	52 (2.4%)	10 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	120 (5.5%)								(n/a)	34.0	42.0	43.0	51.0	42.0	34.0	48.0	48.0	42.0	45.0	33.0	27.0	24.0	37.0	46.0	20.0	21.0	$6,706	$404	$1,422	$2,231	$4,028	$852	$4,879

Frequently Asked Questions about Coolidge Virtual Academy

What district is Coolidge Virtual Academy in?

Coolidge Unified District

What is the racial makeup of Coolidge Virtual Academy?

Students at Coolidge Virtual Academy are 53% Hispanic, 22% White, 12% American Indian, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Coolidge Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 156 students attended Coolidge Virtual Academy.

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