Parma Virtual Learning Academy

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Parma Virtual Learning Academy ranks 173 rd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Parma Virtual Learning Academy is a public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in Parma, Ohio, which is part of the Parma City School District. The school has 148 students, with a racial makeup of 65.54% White, 11.49% African American, 17.57% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian, Pacific Islander, and two or more races.

Parma Virtual Learning Academy has a strong academic performance, with a 89.5% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. The school outperformed the Parma City and Ohio state averages in several subject areas, including 100% proficiency in American Government, 84.6% in American History, 81.8% in Biology, and 83.3% in Algebra I. However, the school faces challenges with a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 16.4% compared to the previous year's 11.3%.

Compared to nearby traditional high schools, such as Valley Forge High School and Normandy High School, Parma Virtual Learning Academy's performance on state tests generally exceeds the nearby schools. The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated, from a ranking of 173 out of 864 Ohio high schools and a 4-star rating in 2023-2024 to a ranking of 600 out of 867 Ohio high schools and a 2-star rating in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

6285 W 54th St
Parma, OH 44129-5259

(440) 885-2413

District: Parma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
173^rd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 37.9

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.5%

Hispanic:

17.6%

African American:

11.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parma Virtual Learning 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 47.22. (See more...)

Compare Details Parma Virtual Learning Academy ranks better than 80% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.7. (See more...)

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 2023 Rankings:

Parma Virtual Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Parma Virtual Learning Academy 173^rd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Parma Virtual Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

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Parma City:

SchoolDigger ranks Parma City 400^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Parma Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.22	609^th	1048	41.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Parma Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.33	648^th	805	19.5%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Parma Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.89	600^th	867	30.8%
2024	71.70	173^rd	864	80.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Parma Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.44	641^st	756	15.2%

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

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	97	17	3	26	0	1	4	0	148

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 Parma Virtual Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	148	3.9	37.9	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 Parma Virtual Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	148	3.9	37.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Parma Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2023	$3,450

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Parma Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	6285 W 54th St	Parma	44129	Cuyahoga County	Parma City	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(440) 885-2413	148	4	37.9		97 (65.5%)	17 (11.5%)	26 (17.6%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	71.7	173^rd of 864 public high schools	80.0%		33.9	600^th of 867 public high schools	30.8%	427		100.0	84.6			81.8	50.0		83.3	$3,450
Old Brook High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4877 Pearl Rd	Cleveland	44109	Cuyahoga County	Old Brook High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 319-3370	308	16	19.2		149 (48.4%)	51 (16.6%)	85 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.1%)	5.1	801^st of 864 public high schools	7.3%		6.9	774^th of 867 public high schools	10.7%	27		28.3	30.4			15.0	18.5	3.8	11.9	$11,040
Valley Forge High School	Public	9-12	9999 Independence Blvd	Parma Heights	44130	Cuyahoga County	Parma City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 885-2330	1,409	64	22.0	51.5%	990 (70.3%)	114 (8.1%)	179 (12.7%)	57 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (4.8%)	48	479^th of 864 public high schools	44.6%		55.6	391^st of 867 public high schools	54.9%	88		78.4	64.6			57.5	58.8	39.1	51.2	$11,976
Normandy High School	Public	9-12	2500 W Pleasant Valley Rd	Parma	44134	Cuyahoga County	Parma City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 885-2400	1,304	72	18.1	39.1%	1,006 (77.1%)	58 (4.4%)	148 (11.3%)	42 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (3.7%)	52.6	435^th of 864 public high schools	49.7%		65	275^th of 867 public high schools	68.3%	160		81.6	68.4			59.2	66.1	36.3	55.2	$13,384
Rhodes College and Career Academy	Public	9-12	5100 Biddulph Ave	Cleveland	44144	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-3050	558	27	20.6		128 (22.9%)	251 (45.0%)	150 (26.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (4.7%)	22.5	659^th of 864 public high schools	23.7%		14	706^th of 867 public high schools	18.6%	47		58.2	48.2			35.2	45.0	2.5	48.4	$15,157
Rhodes School of Environmental Studies	Public	6-12	5100 Biddulph Ave	Cleveland	44144	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-0000	342	26	13.1		84 (24.6%)	130 (38.0%)	104 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.1%)	9.6	736^th of 864 public high schools	14.8%		12.6	721^st of 867 public high schools	16.8%	15		43.9	33.8			23.1	25.7	3.7	29.9	$16,824
Brooklyn High School	Public	8-12	9200 Biddulph Rd	Brooklyn	44144	Cuyahoga County	Brooklyn City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 485-8162	515	28	18.7	58.6%	290 (56.3%)	49 (9.5%)	111 (21.6%)	25 (4.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.4%)	50.8	449^th of 864 public high schools	48.0%		50.6	464^th of 867 public high schools	46.5%	15	38.8	74.7	74.5	12.1	37.6	61.0	68.4	36.0	40.0	$17,863
Facing History High School@Charles Mooney	Public	9-12	3202 W 30th St	Cleveland	44109	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8600	150	15	10.0		49 (32.7%)	39 (26.0%)	55 (36.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	27	633^rd of 864 public high schools	26.7%		21.5	663^rd of 867 public high schools	23.5%	30		53.6	68.4			30.0	60.0	5.6	25.0	$18,827
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4 Summit Park Dr	Independence	44131	Cuyahoga County	Gateway Online Academy of Ohio	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(216) 539-8865	163	14	11.6		95 (58.3%)	44 (27.0%)	14 (8.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.9%)	5.5	794^th of 864 public high schools	8.1%		7.5	768^th of 867 public high schools	11.4%	26		32.0	30.0			18.6	24.4	1.4	6.1	$6,436
Independence High School	Public	9-12	6001 Archwood Rd	Independence	44131	Cuyahoga County	Independence Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 642-5860	334	24	14.0	6.9%	303 (90.7%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	81.8	63^rd of 864 public high schools	92.7%		76.2	118^th of 867 public high schools	86.4%	55		85.7	94.0			85.5	91.3	70.4	76.9	$18,927

Frequently Asked Questions about Parma Virtual Learning Academy

What district is Parma Virtual Learning Academy in?

Parma City

What is the racial makeup of Parma Virtual Learning Academy?

Students at Parma Virtual Learning Academy are 66% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Parma Virtual Learning Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 148 students attended Parma Virtual Learning Academy.

Is Parma Virtual Learning Academy a good school?

Parma Virtual Learning Academy ranks 173^rd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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