Trojan Virtual Academy

Q: Is Trojan Virtual Academy a good school?

Trojan Virtual Academy ranks 346 th of 485 Indiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Trojan Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Chesterton, Indiana, with a student population of 95. The school is part of the Duneland School Corporation, which is ranked 49 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Trojan Virtual Academy has a strong 93.7% 4-year graduation rate, it faces several challenges. The school's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 15.15% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts, compared to 63.63% for the Duneland School Corporation. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.8%, which is notably higher than the district average of 30.3%. Trojan Virtual Academy's performance on standardized tests is also lower than that of nearby traditional public schools, such as LaPorte High School, and nearby charter schools, such as Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, Gary Lighthouse Charter School, and 21st Century Charter School of Gary.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $13,024, which is higher than the state average, and its diverse student population, Trojan Virtual Academy's academic struggles are concerning. Addressing the root causes of the school's low performance, such as chronic absenteeism and resource allocation, may be crucial for improving student outcomes and ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304

(219) 983-3743

District: Duneland School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
346^th of 485 Indiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,024

Student/teacher ratio: 36.5

Number of students: 95

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.4%

Hispanic:

18.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Trojan Virtual Academy ranks worse than 71.3% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.08. (See more...)

Compare Details Trojan Virtual Academy ranks better than 51.3% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.34. (See more...)

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

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), Hispanic (18.9%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trojan Virtual Academy is 36.5. (See more...)

Compare Trojan Virtual Academy employs 2.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trojan Virtual Academy is $13,024.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trojan Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Trojan Virtual Academy 346^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Trojan Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Trojan Virtual Academy 210^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Trojan Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Duneland School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Duneland School Corporation 44^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Trojan Virtual Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	42.06	287^th	490	41.4%
2023	17.69	405^th	489	17.2%
2024	30.08	346^th	485	28.7%

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

Rank History for Trojan Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Trojan Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	20.63	334^th	409	18.3%
2023	7.42	371^st	398	6.8%
2024	48.34	210^th	431	51.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Trojan Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.82	358^th	379	5.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Trojan Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.99	383^rd	388	1.3%
2024	44.06	215^th	392	45.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Trojan Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.49	218^th	392	44.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Trojan Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	3.85	363^rd	378	4.0%
2023	3.31	367^th	375	2.1%
2024	26.61	302^nd	381	20.7%

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

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Enrollment information for Trojan Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	89	8	1	33	3	1	8	0	143
2023	65	4	2	18	1	0	5	0	95

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 Trojan Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	143	1.6	89.3	30.1
2023	95	2.6	36.5	36.8

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 Trojan Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	143	1.6	89.3	30.1
2023	95	2.6	36.5	36.8

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 Trojan Virtual Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$8,851 (68.0%)	$4,173 (32.0%)	$13,024

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (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	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Trojan Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	601 W Morgan Ave	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	Yes	No	(219) 983-3743	95	3	36.5	36.8%	65 (68.4%)	4 (4.2%)	18 (18.9%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)								(n/a)	55.6	7.4					7.7	30.8	15.2					23.1	23.1	18.2		50.0	$13,024	$8,851	$4,173
Porter County Education Services	Public, Alternative	K-12	750 Ransom Rd	Valparaiso	46385	Porter County	Porter County Education Services	No	No	No	No	(219) 464-9607	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)									15.0							10.0
Gary Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1800 E 35th Ave	Gary	46409	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	Yes	No	(219) 881-5466	169	3	56.3	86.4%	1 (0.6%)	151 (89.3%)	9 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0				0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0				0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0			$8,596	$3,784	$4,812
21st Century Charter School of Gary	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	556 Washington St	Gary	46402	Lake County	21st Century Charter School of Gary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 886-9339	1,337	115	11.6	79.4%	2 (0.1%)	1,253 (93.7%)	51 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (2.2%)								(n/a)	26.1	2.2	21.8	20.9	17.0	13.3	12.7	21.7	18.2	30.8	20.9	18.9	9.3	4.2	3.6	14.6	7.6	10.1	$14,596	$5,257	$9,339
Steel City Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2650 W 35th Avenue	Gary	46408	Lake County	Steel City Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 750-1010	343	22	15.5	91.0%	2 (0.6%)	325 (94.8%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)								(n/a)	35.3	0.0	8.7	9.1	0.0	10.7	21.4	34.8	13.3	4.4	4.6	0.0	7.1	7.1	17.4	6.7	0.0	19.1	$12,910	$6,519	$6,391
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3401 W 5th Ave	Gary	46406	Lake County	Thea Bowman Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 944-3100	840	47	17.8	70.1%	6 (0.7%)	784 (93.3%)	37 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.5%)								(n/a)	21.7	0.0	17.7	15.4	12.8	13.3	21.3	31.9	19.6	25.0	12.5	4.3	8.7	7.5	1.3	9.8	10.9	14.5	$10,211	$4,725	$5,486
Gary Lighthouse Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	725 Clark Road	Gary	46406	Lake County	Gary Lighthouse Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 977-9583	1,127	76	14.8	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	1,000 (88.7%)	99 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.2%)								(n/a)	18.4	0.0	14.9	7.5	14.6	11.6	13.2	14.0	12.6	14.9	7.5	14.6	9.4	10.5	2.3	9.4	9.3	3.7	$14,595	$5,880	$8,715
LaPorte High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	602 'F' St	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 362-3102	1,875	118	15.9	54.5%	1,408 (75.1%)	50 (2.7%)	299 (15.9%)	11 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	104 (5.5%)								(n/a)	47.4	19.9																38.4	$10,079	$291	$9,789
Eagle Park Community School	Public, Alternative	K-12	2150 W 97th Place	Crown Point	46307	Lake County	NW Indiana Special Education Coop	No	No	No	No	(219) 769-4000	0	9	11.6		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	0.0	0.0							0.0							0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Trojan Virtual Academy

Is Trojan Virtual Academy a good school?

Trojan Virtual Academy ranks 346^th of 485 Indiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Trojan Virtual Academy in?

Duneland School Corporation

How many students attend Trojan Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Trojan Virtual Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Trojan Virtual Academy?

Students at Trojan Virtual Academy are 68% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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