Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

Summary:

Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Fort Wayne Community Schools district, with a total enrollment of 202 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9:1 and serves a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students (56.44% receive free or reduced-price lunch), it faces several key challenges. Its four-year graduation rate of 65.0% in 2022-2023 is significantly lower than the district average of 80.0% in the previous year, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 28.8% is much higher than the district's 21.5%. Academically, Fort Wayne Virtual Academy consistently underperforms the district and state averages on ILEARN and SAT assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for all grades at 23.73% and 12.07%, respectively, compared to the district's 28.81% and 25.36%.

When compared to nearby schools like Allen County Juvenile Center and Smith Academy for Excellence, Fort Wayne Virtual Academy generally performs better academically, but it has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate than the Allen County Juvenile Center, which had 0.0% chronic absenteeism in 2022-2023. The school's inconsistent academic performance across different grade levels and subject areas, as well as the potential challenges of virtual learning, may contribute to these challenges, and further investigation is needed to identify effective strategies to address them.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 1200 S Clinton St
       Fort Wayne, IN  46802


(260) 467-7550

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
712th of 1,010 Indiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $3,479 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.1%
African American:
25.7%
Hispanic:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Wayne Virtual Academy ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fort Wayne Virtual Academy ranks worse than 83.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fort Wayne Virtual Academy ranks worse than 75.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), African American (25.7%), Hispanic (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Fort Wayne Virtual Academy employs 22.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is $3,479.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Wayne Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Wayne Virtual Academy 712th of 1010 Indiana public elementary schools. (See Fort Wayne Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Fort Wayne Virtual Academy 403rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Fort Wayne Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Fort Wayne Virtual Academy 327th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Fort Wayne Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Fort Wayne Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Wayne Community Schools 283rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.28 822nd 1020 19.4%
2023 27.33 753rd 1016 25.9%
2024 31.71 712th 1010 29.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.76 309th 490 36.9%
2023 18.67 401st 489 18.0%
2024 16.75 403rd 485 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.71 362nd 409 11.5%
2023 12.29 361st 398 9.3%
2024 24.49 327th 431 24.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.16 365th 379 3.7%
2024 27.80 285th 377 24.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.56 370th 388 4.6%
2024 12.58 351st 392 10.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.29 204th 392 48.0%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.77 64th 132 51.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.38 373rd 375 0.5%
2024 18.44 323rd 381 15.2%
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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.

Fort Wayne Virtual Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 114 88 14 55 0 0 22 0 293
2023 83 52 9 37 0 0 21 0 202

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 Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 293 18.0 16.2 69.6
2023 202 22.2 9.0 56.4

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 Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 293 18.0 16.2 69.6
2023 202 22.2 9.0 56.4

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 Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $832 (23.9%) $2,646 (76.1%) $3,479

Data source: Indiana Department of Education


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Students at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy are 41% White, 26% African American, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Fort Wayne Virtual Academy.

Fort Wayne Virtual Academy ranks 712th of 1010 Indiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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

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