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Cascade Virtual Academy

Summary:

Cascade Virtual Academy is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Prineville, Oregon, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 731 students. The school is part of the Mitchell School District 55, which is ranked 75 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cascade Virtual Academy's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System) tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 11th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (46.2%) and Mathematics (30.3%) are lower than the district (47.1% and 24.2%, respectively) and state (45.2% and 20%) averages. However, the school's performance in Science is relatively better, with 11th-grade proficiency rates (39.1%) exceeding the district (33.3%) and state (32%) averages. The school's performance in lower grades (3rd-8th) is also generally lower than the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Cascade Virtual Academy has experienced fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio over the past three years, ranging from 34.9 in 2020-2021 to 17.4 in 2021-2022 and 24.1 in 2022-2023. The school's student-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, which may impact the quality of instruction and personalized attention students receive. Additionally, the school's spending per student for the 2021-2022 school year was $306, which is significantly lower than the state average. This lower spending per student may contribute to the school's relatively lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 603 NW 3rd St
       Prineville, OR  97754-1717

(541) 823-5010

District: Mitchell School District 55

SchoolDigger Rank:
492nd of 710 Oregon Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $366 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.1 Help
Number of students:  731

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
Hispanic:
23.5%
Two or more races:
10.5%
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Compare Details Cascade Virtual Academy ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cascade Virtual Academy ranks worse than 75.7% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cascade Virtual Academy ranks better than 71.6% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cascade 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 Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), Hispanic (23.5%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cascade Virtual Academy is 24.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cascade Virtual Academy is $366.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cascade Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Cascade Virtual Academy 492nd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Cascade Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cascade Virtual Academy 281st of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Cascade Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cascade Virtual Academy 76th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Cascade Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Mitchell School District 55:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell School District 55 75th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cascade Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.30 691st 705 2.0%
2022 31.73 483rd 706 31.6%
2023 31.12 481st 706 31.9%
2024 30.20 492nd 710 30.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.04 43rd 54 20.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.98 152nd 299 49.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.84 578th 597 3.2%
2022 31.91 479th 703 31.9%
2023 46.33 302nd 595 49.2%
2024 45.06 266th 523 49.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.97 396th 646 38.7%
2023 32.28 441st 652 32.4%
2024 33.25 438th 658 33.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.45 483rd 654 26.1%
2023 32.56 442nd 665 33.5%
2024 28.77 478th 662 27.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.82 193rd 339 43.1%
2023 52.77 123rd 360 65.8%
2024 57.07 102nd 365 72.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.85 479th 666 28.1%
2023 23.71 524th 656 20.1%
2024 19.27 566th 670 15.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cascade Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.31 364th 379 4.0%
2022 26.25 277th 367 24.5%
2023 32.18 258th 380 32.1%
2024 25.37 281st 371 24.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.28 105th 125 16.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.99 94th 153 38.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.87 282nd 282 0.0%
2022 26.38 273rd 364 25.0%
2023 43.21 174th 312 44.2%
2024 33.92 163rd 244 33.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.27 189th 310 39.0%
2023 40.38 182nd 323 43.7%
2024 25.15 234th 313 25.2%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.46 2nd 3 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.37 277th 312 11.2%
2023 25.62 249th 318 21.7%
2024 27.14 238th 323 26.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.50 40th 194 79.4%
2023 62.89 47th 201 76.6%
2024 46.13 86th 196 56.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.34 339th 344 1.5%
2022 21.01 299th 355 15.8%
2023 27.29 277th 360 23.1%
2024 18.25 299th 349 14.3%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cascade Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.85 113th 258 56.2%
2024 64.31 76th 268 71.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.30 52nd 80 35.0%
2024 87.28 5th 69 92.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.23 166th 241 31.1%
2023 66.25 58th 224 74.1%
2024 92.45 6th 170 96.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.21 165th 194 14.9%
2023 42.00 113th 200 43.5%
2024 68.16 48th 213 77.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.21 73rd 214 65.9%
2024 53.41 87th 216 59.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.54 26th 132 80.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Cascade Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.88 129th 237 45.6%
2024 66.63 60th 244 75.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cascade Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 49 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 69
2020 69 1 2 22 1 3 23 0 121
2021 424 25 9 131 6 7 71 0 673
2022 401 27 25 177 13 9 79 0 731
2023 403 45 16 172 10 7 77 1 731

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 Cascade Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 69 3.9 17.2 n/a
2020 121 4.6 26.1 n/a
2021 673 19.2 34.9 n/a
2022 731 41.9 17.4 n/a
2023 731 30.2 24.1 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 Cascade Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 69 3.9 17.2 n/a
2020 121 4.6 26.1 n/a
2021 673 19.2 34.9 n/a
2022 731 41.9 17.4 n/a
2023 731 30.2 24.1 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 Cascade Virtual Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $331
2020 n/a n/a $396
2021 n/a n/a $191
2022 $00 (0.0%) $306 (100.0%) $306
2023 $05 (1.4%) $362 (98.9%) $366

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cascade Virtual Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 691st of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 481st of 706 Elementary schools
 29.9%
Ranks 364th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 258th of 380 Middle schools
 28.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Virtual Academy)28.637.8
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 55)26.737.7
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cascade Virtual Academy)14.338.4
 24.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell School District 55)13.338.2
 24.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Virtual Academy)28.635.7
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 55)28.633.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cascade Virtual Academy)7.122.5
 15.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell School District 55)7.121.6
 14.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Cascade Virtual Academy)13.323.9
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (Mitchell School District 55)13.323
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Virtual Academy)22.232.7
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 55)3033.3
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cascade Virtual Academy)5.621.8
 16.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell School District 55)1520
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Virtual Academy)38.133.7
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 55)38.931.3
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cascade Virtual Academy)14.317.1
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell School District 55)11.116.8
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Virtual Academy)2441.9
 17.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 55)24.238.1
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cascade Virtual Academy)821.2
 13.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell School District 55)6.519.1
 12.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Cascade Virtual Academy)2423.2
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Mitchell School District 55)2120.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students69731
 959.4%
African American045
American Indian010
Asian016
Hispanic10172
 1620%
Pacific Islander07
White49403
 722.4%
Two or More Races1077
 670%

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Cascade Virtual Academy ranks 492nd of 710 Oregon alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 731 students attended Cascade Virtual Academy.

Students at Cascade Virtual Academy are 55% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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