Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

Summary:

Robbinsdale Virtual Academy is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in the Robbinsdale Public School District in Golden Valley, MN. With 185 students, the school has a diverse student population, with 38.92% African American, 12.97% Hispanic, and 5.41% Asian students. However, Robbinsdale Virtual Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota high schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10% of 11th-grade students were proficient in math, compared to 34.99% statewide. Robbinsdale Virtual Academy also struggles with high dropout rates, reaching 9.0% in 2020-2021, and low four-year graduation rates, which were just 45.4% in 2020-2021 and 55.8% in 2021-2022. The school serves a high-needs population, with 68.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, and its low-income student subgroup ranks in the bottom 15% of Minnesota high schools.

Interestingly, Robbinsdale Virtual Academy is located just 0.01 miles from Highview Alternative Learning Center, another struggling school in the district, suggesting a need for a more comprehensive approach to serving the unique needs of this student population. The stark contrast between Robbinsdale Virtual Academy's performance and that of Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High, which is ranked in the top third of Minnesota high schools, highlights the significant educational inequities within the Robbinsdale Public School District. However, there are signs of progress, such as the slight improvement in graduation rates and the relatively strong performance of African American students compared to their peers in the district, suggesting that with targeted interventions and support, Robbinsdale Virtual Academy may be able to better serve its students and close the achievement gap.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

2400 Sandburg Ln
Golden Valley, MN 55427-8888

(763) 504-8700

District: Robbinsdale Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
393^rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 185

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.9%

White:

27.0%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robbinsdale Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Robbinsdale Virtual Academy ranks worse than 81.9% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.93. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Robbinsdale Virtual Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.9%), White (27%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy is 13.6, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Robbinsdale Virtual Academy employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Robbinsdale Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Robbinsdale Virtual Academy 393^rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Robbinsdale Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Robbinsdale Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Robbinsdale Public School District 330^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.76	470^th	520	9.6%
2023	14.94	466^th	529	11.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.89	361^st	459	21.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	19.24	392^nd	467	16.1%
2023	4.63	447^th	455	1.8%

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

Rank History for Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	18.87	389^th	472	17.6%
2023	10.01	425^th	476	10.7%
2024	19.93	393^rd	480	18.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	9.39	295^th	312	5.4%
2023	15.95	354^th	393	9.9%
2024	22.77	329^th	389	15.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	28.34	302^nd	388	22.2%
2023	5.31	376^th	396	5.1%
2024	15.38	350^th	403	13.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	6.18	387^th	403	4.0%
2024	14.77	366^th	405	9.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	33.26	64^th	102	37.3%

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

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Enrollment information for Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	14	16	0	10	1	7	48
2022	44	58	15	41	3	23	184
2023	50	72	10	24	5	24	185

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 Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	48	0.1	369.2	22.9
2022	184	8.5	21.5	53.3
2023	185	13.5	13.6	68.6

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 Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	48	0.1	369.2	22.9
2022	184	8.5	21.5	53.3
2023	185	13.5	13.6	68.6

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	0	185
African American	0	72
American Indian	0	5
Asian	0	10
Hispanic	0	24
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	50
Two or More Races	0	24

Schools Near Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	2400 Sandburg Ln	Golden Valley	55427	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 504-8700	185	14	13.6	68.6%	50 (27.0%)	72 (38.9%)	24 (13.0%)	10 (5.4%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (13.0%)	19.9	393^rd of 480 public high schools	18.1%	10	425^th of 476 public high schools	10.7%	32	11.1	10.0	9.3	37.5	32.3	31.8	22.7	16.7
Highview Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	2400 Sandburg Ln	Golden Valley	55427	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8700	183	9	20.0	77.0%	35 (19.1%)	86 (47.0%)	35 (19.1%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	21 (11.5%)	5.7	455^th of 480 public high schools	5.2%	19.2	397^th of 476 public high schools	16.6%	58		0.0	0.0		17.4	17.4	5.3	5.3	$15,328
Perpich Center For Arts Education	Public	11-12	6125 Olson Memorial Hwy	Golden Valley	55422	Hennepin County	Perpich Center For Arts Education	No	No	No	No	(763) 279-4161	149	17	8.8	20.1%	128 (85.9%)	6 (4.0%)	7 (4.7%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)							(n/a)		51.7	51.7
Summer Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	4148 Winnetka Ave N	New Hope	55427	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8162	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)									$8,340
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High	Public	9-12	8230 47th Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8500	1,630	59	27.7	75.4%	290 (17.8%)	652 (40.0%)	374 (22.9%)	147 (9.0%)	10 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	156 (9.6%)	22.6	382^nd of 480 public high schools	20.4%	17.8	400^th of 476 public high schools	16.0%	18		8.6	8.6		39.1	39.1	19.3	19.3	$13,272
Cooper Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	8230 47th Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High	Public	9-12	10635 36th Ave N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8801	1,832	61	30.2	44.9%	887 (48.4%)	430 (23.5%)	243 (13.3%)	91 (5.0%)	11 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	169 (9.2%)	65.9	170^th of 480 public high schools	64.6%	65.5	155^th of 476 public high schools	67.4%	15		32.7	32.7		53.7	53.7	44.8	44.8	$12,963
Armstrong Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	10635 36th Ave N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)									$22,668
Plymouth Youth Center	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 643-2000	94	1	94.0	92.6%	3 (3.2%)	72 (76.6%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.5%)	5.1	462^nd of 480 public high schools	3.8%	6.3	450^th of 476 public high schools	5.5%	12		0.0	0.0				0.0	0.0	$17,832
Plymouth Youth Center Extended	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 643-2000	7	0			0 (0.0%)	5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)							(n/a)									$4,606

Frequently Asked Questions about Robbinsdale Virtual Academy

What district is Robbinsdale Virtual Academy in?

Robbinsdale Public School District

Is Robbinsdale Virtual Academy a good school?

Robbinsdale Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Minnesota high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Robbinsdale Virtual Academy?

Students at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy are 39% African American, 27% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% American Indian.

How many students attend Robbinsdale Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Robbinsdale Virtual Academy.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)			MCA-III Reading (2024)			MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	2400 Sandburg Ln	Golden Valley	55427	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 504-8700	185	14	13.6	68.6%	50 (27.0%)	72 (38.9%)	24 (13.0%)	10 (5.4%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (13.0%)	19.9	393^rd of 480 public high schools	18.1%		10	425^th of 476 public high schools	10.7%	32	11.1	10.0	9.3	37.5	32.3	31.8	22.7	16.7
Highview Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	2400 Sandburg Ln	Golden Valley	55427	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8700	183	9	20.0	77.0%	35 (19.1%)	86 (47.0%)	35 (19.1%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	21 (11.5%)	5.7	455^th of 480 public high schools	5.2%		19.2	397^th of 476 public high schools	16.6%	58		0.0	0.0		17.4	17.4	5.3	5.3	$15,328
Perpich Center For Arts Education	Public	11-12	6125 Olson Memorial Hwy	Golden Valley	55422	Hennepin County	Perpich Center For Arts Education	No	No	No	No	(763) 279-4161	149	17	8.8	20.1%	128 (85.9%)	6 (4.0%)	7 (4.7%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)								(n/a)		51.7	51.7
Summer Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	4148 Winnetka Ave N	New Hope	55427	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8162	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)									$8,340
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High	Public	9-12	8230 47th Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8500	1,630	59	27.7	75.4%	290 (17.8%)	652 (40.0%)	374 (22.9%)	147 (9.0%)	10 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	156 (9.6%)	22.6	382^nd of 480 public high schools	20.4%		17.8	400^th of 476 public high schools	16.0%	18		8.6	8.6		39.1	39.1	19.3	19.3	$13,272
Cooper Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	8230 47th Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High	Public	9-12	10635 36th Ave N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8801	1,832	61	30.2	44.9%	887 (48.4%)	430 (23.5%)	243 (13.3%)	91 (5.0%)	11 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	169 (9.2%)	65.9	170^th of 480 public high schools	64.6%		65.5	155^th of 476 public high schools	67.4%	15		32.7	32.7		53.7	53.7	44.8	44.8	$12,963
Armstrong Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	10635 36th Ave N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)									$22,668
Plymouth Youth Center	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 643-2000	94	1	94.0	92.6%	3 (3.2%)	72 (76.6%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.5%)	5.1	462^nd of 480 public high schools	3.8%		6.3	450^th of 476 public high schools	5.5%	12		0.0	0.0				0.0	0.0	$17,832
Plymouth Youth Center Extended	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 643-2000	7	0			0 (0.0%)	5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)									$4,606