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Virtual School House

Summary:

Virtual School House is an alternative public virtual school located in Meridian, Idaho that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It is part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Virtual School House has seen a diverse student population in recent years, the school has faced some challenges. Its four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 64.6% in 2021-2022 to 79.9% in 2020-2021, which is lower than the state average of around 80-82%. The school has also experienced significant changes in chronic absenteeism, from a low of 6.4% in 2020-2021 to a high of 47% in 2021-2022, notably higher than the state average of around 15-20%. Additionally, Virtual School House students have consistently underperformed compared to the state and their local district on ISAT assessments in math, science, and English language arts, with only 9.8% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math in 2023-2024, compared to 57.5% in the Joint School District No. 2 and 42.2% statewide.

On a positive note, Virtual School House has seen a significant improvement in its student-teacher ratio, from 26.7 in 2020-2021 to 15.9 in 2022-2023, which is better than the state average of around 18-20 students per teacher. However, the school's relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 11.95% in 2020-2021, compared to the state average of around 50%, suggests that it may not be serving the most economically disadvantaged students in the area. Overall, the analysis of Virtual School House highlights both strengths and areas for improvement, and the school's virtual learning model, diverse student population, and fluctuating performance metrics suggest the need for a comprehensive review of its educational strategies and support systems.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1303 East Central Drive
       Meridian, ID  83642-7991

(208) 350-5079

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Hispanic:
15.0%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12% Help


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Compare Details Virtual School House ranks worse than 76.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Virtual School House ranks worse than 78% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Virtual School House ranks worse than 52.8% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Virtual School House who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Virtual School House:

SchoolDigger ranks Virtual School House 229th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Virtual School House in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Virtual School House 128th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Virtual School House in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Virtual School House 84th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Virtual School House in the ranking list.)

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Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virtual School House

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.70 66th 166 60.2%
2022 27.43 143rd 188 23.9%
2023 26.53 189th 252 25.0%
2024 23.39 229th 301 23.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.34 7th 19 63.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.78 8th 19 57.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.76 4th 11 63.6%
2022 31.14 22nd 37 40.5%
2024 20.38 108th 135 20.0%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.48 8th 42 81.0%
2022 16.95 43rd 53 18.9%
2023 26.53 77th 107 28.0%
2024 23.39 128th 164 22.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.46 12th 24 50.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.71 7th 24 70.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.98 6th 18 66.7%
2022 14.84 24th 29 17.2%
2024 20.38 68th 81 16.0%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.93 10th 88 88.6%
2022 36.82 70th 110 36.4%
2023 25.58 83rd 106 21.7%
2024 49.91 84th 159 47.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.83 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.76 12th 18 33.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.39 18th 40 55.0%
2022 12.71 44th 48 8.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.82 10th 40 75.0%
2022 42.64 24th 48 50.0%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.65 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.35 7th 14 50.0%
2022 37.02 23rd 38 39.5%
2024 64.17 19th 55 65.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Virtual School House

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.86 8th 29 72.4%
2022 23.54 39th 50 22.0%
2024 20.38 64th 78 17.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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.

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Enrollment information for Virtual School House

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2016 296 0 0 7 0 1 2 0 306
2017 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 63
2021 2277 42 117 398 15 25 188 0 3062
2022 705 19 40 133 14 14 57 0 982
2023 451 10 14 91 10 6 25 0 607

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

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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 School House

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 2 1.0 2.0 n/a
2016 306 0.0 n/a 13.4
2017 63 2.7 23.0 15.9
2021 3062 114.3 26.7 12
2022 982 53.8 18.2 n/a
2023 607 38.1 15.9 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 Virtual School House

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 2 1.0 2.0 n/a
2016 306 0.0 n/a 13.4
2017 63 2.7 23.0 15.9
2021 3062 114.3 26.7 12
2022 982 53.8 18.2 n/a
2023 607 38.1 15.9 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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Virtual School House ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Idaho alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Virtual School House.

Students at Virtual School House are 74% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.


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