Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy

The Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy operates three schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. While the Okla. Virtual Charter Academy High School stands out as a top-performing school in the state, the Okla. Virtual Charter Academy Elementary School and Okla. Virtual Charter Academy Middle School face significant academic and socioeconomic challenges.

The high school consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in Oklahoma, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools within the same district have significantly lower rankings and ratings. The high school's performance is particularly impressive, with 53% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 13.2% in Mathematics, 41.5% in Science, and 57.6% in U.S. History. However, the lower-grade schools struggle academically, with only 7-8% of students proficient or better in 3rd and 4th-grade Mathematics, and 13-16% proficient or better in 6th and 7th-grade English Language Arts.

The data also reveals disparities in socioeconomic factors, with the elementary school having the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 75.91%, followed by the middle school at 72.57% and the high school at 63.43%. Additionally, the middle school has the highest spending per student at $6,784, while the high school has the lowest at $5,564. These differences in resource allocation and student demographics suggest that the factors contributing to the high school's success may not be effectively translated to the lower grade levels, and that the district may need to address the unique challenges faced by the elementary and middle school populations.