Virtual Campus

Summary:

Virtual Campus is a public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in the Des Moines Independent Community School District, with a relatively large student population of 668. The school's academic performance has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and other subject areas across all grade levels.

Virtual Campus has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Iowa high schools, receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This low ranking and rating suggest the school is not performing well compared to other high schools in the state. Additionally, Virtual Campus has a high percentage of students (79.49%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating it serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

While Virtual Campus struggles academically, the nearby traditional high schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District also perform below state averages in many subject areas. This suggests the academic challenges faced by Virtual Campus may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the district. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby traditional high schools, could be an asset, but may also present unique challenges in meeting the diverse needs of its learners.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

 1800 Grand Avenue
       Des Moines, IA  50309


(515) 242-8502

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
314th of 338 Iowa High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  668

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.0%
Hispanic:
26.6%
African American:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Virtual Campus is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Virtual Campus ranks worse than 92.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.91. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Virtual Campus was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Virtual Campus 314th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Virtual Campus in the ranking list.)

Des Moines Independent Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Des Moines Independent Community School District 301st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virtual Campus

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.89 322nd 337 4.5%
2023 3.74 322nd 334 3.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Virtual Campus

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.25 295th 332 11.1%
2023 5.20 322nd 336 4.2%
2024 8.91 314th 338 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Virtual Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 68 19 3 34 0 0 10 0 134
2021 135 40 5 51 1 1 25 0 258
2022 378 173 56 249 9 1 69 0 935
2023 307 96 28 178 4 3 51 1 668

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 Virtual Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 134 12.8 10.4 80.6
2021 258 13.7 18.8 75.6
2022 935 28.4 32.9 79.5
2023 668 38.5 17.3 79.5

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 Virtual Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 134 12.8 10.4 80.6
2021 258 13.7 18.8 75.6
2022 935 28.4 32.9 79.5
2023 668 38.5 17.3 79.5

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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Virtual Campus ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Iowa high schools.

Students at Virtual Campus are 46% White, 27% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 668 students attended Virtual Campus.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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