Jefferson Virtual Academy

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

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:
226^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,229

Student/teacher ratio: 6.2

Number of students: 58

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Virtual Academy ranks worse than 57.7% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.65. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), Hispanic (12.1%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Virtual Academy is 6.2, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Jefferson County School District! (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Virtual Academy employs 9.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Virtual Academy is $7,229. 1 high schools in the Jefferson County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Virtual Academy 226^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Jefferson Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 62^nd 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	304^th	384	20.8%
2024	39.65	226^th	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	297^th	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	277^th	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.

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	Two or More Races	Total
2022	99	1	0	5	1	4	110
2023	59	0	0	7	0	2	68
2024	48	0	1	7	0	2	58

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
2024	58	9.2	6.2	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
2024	58	9.2	6.2	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 Jefferson Virtual Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

Schools Near Jefferson Virtual Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)	TNReady English Language Arts (2024)	TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)					TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)			TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)	TNReady Social Studies (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	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I 12th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I 10th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	5-12	3081 West Old AJ HWY	Strawberry Plains	37871	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	Yes	No	(865) 397-0780	58	9	6.2		48 (82.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.1%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	39.6	226^th of 392 public high schools	42.3%		24.8	304^th of 384 public high schools	20.8%	78	22.7	36.4				18.2		18.2															30.0		27.3	45.5	26.3	$7,229	$743	$6,410
Carter High School	Public	9-12	210 N Carter School RD	Strawberry Plains	37871	Jefferson County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 933-3434	794	53	14.9		644 (81.1%)	54 (6.8%)	56 (7.1%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.2%)	36.5	238^th of 392 public high schools	39.3%		34.8	249^th of 384 public high schools	35.2%	11					55.0	12.7		18.2		87.0	39.2	36.4	45.1	30.2	30.0	24.0		24.0	52.0		50.8	41.9	6.0		13.1			$11,907	$1,011	$10,435
Career Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	7201 Strawberry Plains PIKE	Knoxville	37914	Knox County	Knox County	No	Yes	No	No	(865) 594-1731	347	16	22.2		202 (58.2%)	58 (16.7%)	53 (15.3%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.8%)	54.5	143^rd of 392 public high schools	63.5%		67.5	68^th of 384 public high schools	82.3%	75			8.0	8.0	42.3	19.0		28.6	63.0				63.7		38.5	45.7		45.3	79.6		77.9	61.9	29.0		36.7			$10,195	$751	$9,182
Northview Senior Academy	Public	10-12	2719 Northview Academy LN	Kodak	37764	Sevier County	Sevier County	No	No	No	No	(865) 933-5880	612	42	14.4		519 (84.8%)	9 (1.5%)	66 (10.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.3%)	27	290^th of 392 public high schools	26.0%		28.9	282^nd of 384 public high schools	26.6%	8					72.5	7.1		21.2		27.3			28.6						39.4		39.2		19.0		18.2			$13,779	$2,164	$10,974
Gary Hardin Academy	Public	6-12	2540 Boyds Creek RD	Sevierville	37876	Sevier County	Sevier County	No	No	No	No	(865) 453-8338	90	12	7.2		68 (75.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)																			14.8		13.8							$11,355	$896	$10,093
Gibbs High School	Public	9-12	7628 Tazewell PIKE	Corryton	37721	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 689-9130	1,047	70	14.9		895 (85.5%)	40 (3.8%)	58 (5.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (4.8%)	36.6	237^th of 392 public high schools	39.5%		39.2	222^nd of 384 public high schools	42.2%	15			5.6		58.9	9.5	5.0	20.9		50.0	46.0	33.3	46.3	27.9	27.7	28.6	20.0	28.5	45.0		43.2	57.8	18.7	7.1	26.9			$11,222	$834	$9,982
Jefferson County Adult High School	Public	11-12	419 West Dumplin Valley RD	Jefferson City	37760	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(865) 397-9385	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Richard Yoakley School	Public	6-12	4415 Washington PIKE	Knoxville	37917	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 594-3790	105	19	5.5		46 (43.8%)	34 (32.4%)	17 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.6%)	6.4	385^th of 392 public high schools	1.8%		7.2	369^th of 384 public high schools	3.9%	16														15.4	12.5				5.9						6.3			$26,885	$2,487	$23,301
Jefferson County High School	Public	9-12	115 W Dumplin Valley RD	Dandridge	37725	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(865) 397-3182	1,959	121	16.1		1,596 (81.5%)	30 (1.5%)	260 (13.3%)	9 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	59 (3.0%)	60.9	114^th of 392 public high schools	70.9%		54.6	142^nd of 384 public high schools	63.0%	28			32.3	31.3	83.8	29.3		33.0	88.0	30.5			45.2			43.7		43.7	47.2	8.3	46.2		37.4	7.5	34.2			$9,891	$927	$8,436
Austin East High/Magnet	Public, Magnet	9-12	2800 M L King Jr AVE	Knoxville	37914	Knox County	Knox County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(865) 594-3792	666	64	10.3		59 (8.9%)	490 (73.6%)	73 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (6.2%)	6.4	386^th of 392 public high schools	1.5%		4.6	380^th of 384 public high schools	1.0%	6														6.4	7.2	9.8		9.0	15.8	5.6	14.6				5.4			$15,586	$1,832	$13,156

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Virtual Academy

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Virtual Academy?

Students at Jefferson Virtual Academy are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Jefferson Virtual Academy a good school?

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

What district is Jefferson Virtual Academy in?

Jefferson County

How many students attend Jefferson Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 58 students attended Jefferson Virtual Academy.

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