Jefferson Virtual Academy

Summary:

Jefferson Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Dandridge, Tennessee, serving grades 2-12 with a total enrollment of 68 students. The school is part of the Hamblen County School District, which is ranked 62 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One notable difference between Jefferson Virtual Academy and the nearby Hamblen County Alternative School is the racial makeup of the student body. Jefferson Virtual Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.76%) compared to the Hamblen County Alternative School (30.65% white), which is an interesting contrast as alternative schools often serve more diverse student populations. Academically, Jefferson Virtual Academy has a much lower mathematics proficiency rate (14.3%) compared to the Hamblen County (39%) and Tennessee (38.1%) averages, but performs better in English Language Arts with a 42.9% proficiency rate, which is higher than the Hamblen County (39.5%) and Tennessee (36.6%) averages. The school also has a higher science proficiency rate (47.6%) compared to the Hamblen County (43.6%) and Tennessee (43.1%) averages, but a lower social studies proficiency rate (30.8%) than the Hamblen County (54%) and Tennessee (43.9%) averages.

Another notable difference is the student-teacher ratio, with Jefferson Virtual Academy having a relatively high ratio of 34:1 in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the 7.7:1 ratio at the Hamblen County Alternative School. This high student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Virtual Academy may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance challenges, and further investigation into the school's virtual learning model and support systems could provide valuable insights to address these concerns and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 5-12

 3081 West Old AJ HWY
       Strawberry Plains, TN  37871


(865) 397-0780

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
226th of 392 Tennessee High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  34.0 Help
Number of students:  68

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
2.9%


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Compare Details Jefferson Virtual Academy ranks worse than 57.7% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Rankings:

Jefferson Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Virtual Academy 226th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Jefferson Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 62nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.79 304th 384 20.8%
2024 39.65 226th 392 42.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.33 297th 366 18.9%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.11 277th 325 14.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 99 1 0 5 1 0 4 0 110
2023 59 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 68

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 Jefferson Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 110 2.0 55.0 n/a
2023 68 2.0 34.0 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 Jefferson Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 110 2.0 55.0 n/a
2023 68 2.0 34.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Virtual Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $3,528 (64.2%) $1,885 (34.3%) $5,492
2023 $743 (10.3%) $6,410 (88.7%) $7,228

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education


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Jefferson Virtual Academy ranks 226th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Jefferson Virtual Academy are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 68 students attended Jefferson Virtual Academy.


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

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