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.
In the 2023-24 school year, 454 students attended Virtual School House.
Virtual School House ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Idaho alternative schools.
Students at Virtual School House are 74% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Joint School District No. 2