Jeffco Virtual Academy

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Jeffco Virtual Academy ranks 178 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jeffco Virtual Academy is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in the Jefferson County School District in Colorado, with 339 students and a diverse student population.

While Jeffco Virtual Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby traditional high schools like Golden High School and Lakewood High School, the school consistently underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 24.2% of Jeffco Virtual Academy students were proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 51.8% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with only 21.2% of students proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 40.7% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Jeffco Virtual Academy's performance on the SAT is also below the district and state averages, with only 14% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 40% for the district and 31% for the state.

Jeffco Virtual Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado high schools, with a ranking of 178 out of 349 schools in 2023-2024, and a rating of 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. This underperformance is not unique to Jeffco Virtual Academy, as other nearby virtual schools like Colorado Virtual Academy High School and Astravo Online Academy High School, which are part of the Byers School District, also tend to underperform the traditional high schools in the area.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #
Golden, CO 80401-3120

(303) 982-6770

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,341

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 339

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.2%

Hispanic:

28.9%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.5%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.92. (See more...)

Compare Details Jeffco Virtual Academy ranks worse than 51% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 17^th among 24 ranked high schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.08. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jeffco Virtual Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Jeffco Virtual Academy has the largest high school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jeffco Virtual Academy is $17,341, which is the 5^th highest among 24 high schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Jeffco Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Jeffco Virtual Academy 178^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Jeffco Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jeffco Virtual Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2013	19.55	381^st	454	16.1%
2014	36.55	301^st	461	34.7%
2015	17.47	376^th	436	13.8%
2022	26.92	306^th	448	31.7%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Jeffco Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2011	27.78	252^nd	337	25.2%
2012	37.31	221^st	334	33.8%
2013	15.76	292^nd	349	16.3%
2014	27.71	272^nd	369	26.3%
2015	48.27	108^th	292	63.0%
2016	44.44	104^th	255	59.2%
2017	36.79	137^th	256	46.5%
2018	45.24	198^th	388	49.0%
2019	51.66	185^th	411	55.0%
2022	44.39	117^th	221	47.1%
2023	35.51	216^th	349	38.1%
2024	46.08	178^th	349	49.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Jeffco Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	42.15	143^rd	257	44.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Jeffco Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.35	151^st	253	40.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Jeffco Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	38.64	114^th	205	44.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Jeffco Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.62	155^th	228	32.0%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

I have seen my Son excel with Jeffco 21st Century Virtual Academy, more so than when he attended a local charter school. The teachers are very good at what they do, they really care about their students. He has gotten more assistance and help from his online teachers than he ever had while attending his last school.This year his grades have improved tremendously and I couldn't be more proud. His self-esteem has also grown. I'm thankful that Jeffco 21st Century virtual Academy is such a great school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jeffco Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	78	3	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	92
2011	112	1	3	33	0	0	7	156
2012	184	1	3	33	3	0	6	230
2013	185	5	1	42	4	0	10	247
2014	242	5	1	54	6	0	11	319
2015	280	5	3	53	4	1	19	365
2016	227	3	5	66	5	1	6	313
2017	213	0	6	69	4	0	12	304
2018	198	1	6	60	1	0	13	279
2019	212	2	5	61	2	0	20	302
2020	211	1	6	70	3	1	12	304
2021	267	1	5	84	4	1	12	374
2022	760	32	51	512	14	5	72	1446
2023	211	2	2	98	3	1	22	339

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 Jeffco Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	92	5.2	17.6	12
2011	156	9.2	16.9	12.8
2012	230	12.6	18.2	8.7
2013	247	15.1	16.2	27.9
2014	319	15.8	20.1	15.4
2015	365	2.0	182.5	12.1
2016	313	22.0	14.2	14.1
2017	304	20.9	14.5	34.5
2018	279	21.0	13.2	34.1
2019	302	21.4	14.0	11.9
2020	304	22.7	13.3	11.5
2021	374	21.7	17.2	n/a
2022	1446	88.7	16.2	n/a
2023	339	22.0	15.4	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 Jeffco Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	92	5.2	17.6	12
2011	156	9.2	16.9	12.8
2012	230	12.6	18.2	8.7
2013	247	15.1	16.2	27.9
2014	319	15.8	20.1	15.4
2015	365	2.0	182.5	12.1
2016	313	22.0	14.2	14.1
2017	304	20.9	14.5	34.5
2018	279	21.0	13.2	34.1
2019	302	21.4	14.0	11.9
2020	304	22.7	13.3	11.5
2021	374	21.7	17.2	n/a
2022	1446	88.7	16.2	n/a
2023	339	22.0	15.4	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jeffco Virtual Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,264
2020	$15,884
2021	$13,702
2022	$7,343
2023	$17,341

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jeffco Virtual Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 216^th of 349 High schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jeffco Virtual Academy)	23.5	27	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	50.7	48.9	1.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	43.9	3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jeffco Virtual Academy)	28.6	38.1	9.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	51.7	50.8	0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Jeffco Virtual Academy)	15.6	23.8	8.2%
All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	39.8	38.7	1.1%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	302	339	12.3%
African American	2	2
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	61	98	60.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	212	211	0.5%
Two or More Races	20	22	10%

Schools Near Jeffco Virtual Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)		CMAS Math (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Jeffco Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #	Golden	80401	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 982-6770	339	22	15.4		211 (62.2%)	2 (0.6%)	98 (28.9%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.5%)	46.1	178^th of 349 public high schools	49.0%		35.5	216^th of 349 public high schools	38.1%	38					68.0	14.0	22.2	24.2	21.2		$17,341
Warren Technical	Public	11-12	13300 West 2nd Place	Lakewood	80228	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-8600	26	41	.6		24 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)
McLain Community High School	Public	7-12	13600 West 2nd Place	Lakewood	80228	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-7460	395	31	12.6	62.0%	210 (53.2%)	4 (1.0%)	157 (39.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.6%)	9.1	319^th of 349 public high schools	8.6%		7.1	324^th of 349 public high schools	7.2%	5	39.0				24.0	6.0					$22,005
Longview High School	Public	9-12	13301 West 2nd Place	Lakewood	80228	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-8523	35	4	10.0	80.0%	12 (34.3%)	6 (17.1%)	13 (37.1%)	1 (2.9%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)								(n/a)											$33,921
Lookout Mountain	Public	5-12	2901 Ford Street	Golden	80401	Jefferson County	Division of Youth Services	No	No	No	No	(303) 273-2600																			(n/a)											$00
Colorado Virtual Academy High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	165 S. Union Blvd #777	Lakewood	80228	Jefferson County	Byers School District No. 32J	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 255-4650	525	10	51.3		299 (57.0%)	44 (8.4%)	170 (32.4%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$9,126
Astravo Online Academy High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	165 South Union Blvd Suite 777	Lakewood	80228	Jefferson County	Byers School District No. 32J	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 822-5292	2,134	42	51.0		1,132 (53.0%)	171 (8.0%)	762 (35.7%)	32 (1.5%)	26 (1.2%)	11 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25.4	254^th of 349 public high schools	27.2%		30.6	235^th of 349 public high schools	32.7%	19	54.0		44.0		47.0					12.1	$9,164
Colorado Online High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	165 S. Union Blvd #777	Lakewood	80228	Jefferson County	Byers School District No. 32J	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 255-4650	322	5	68.3		221 (68.6%)	23 (7.1%)	57 (17.7%)	19 (5.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$7,091
Golden High School	Public	9-12	701 24th Street	Golden	80401	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-4200	1,416	67	21.1	21.6%	1,131 (79.9%)	10 (0.7%)	182 (12.9%)	22 (1.6%)	11 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.2%)	81.4	57^th of 349 public high schools	83.7%		82	56^th of 349 public high schools	84.0%	1	76.0	48.0	80.0	64.0	79.0	48.0				43.1	$13,884
Lakewood High School	Public	9-12	9700 West 8th Avenue	Lakewood	80215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-7085	1,885	101	18.7	43.0%	933 (49.5%)	35 (1.9%)	708 (37.6%)	91 (4.8%)	14 (0.7%)	6 (0.3%)	98 (5.2%)	68.7	99^th of 349 public high schools	71.6%		71.2	93^rd of 349 public high schools	73.4%	6	72.0	48.0	69.0	52.0	65.0	40.0				32.5	$14,321

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeffco Virtual Academy

Is Jeffco Virtual Academy a good school?

Jeffco Virtual Academy ranks 178^th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Jeffco Virtual Academy?

Students at Jeffco Virtual Academy are 62% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Jeffco Virtual Academy in?

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

How many students attend Jeffco Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Jeffco Virtual Academy.

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