Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

Summary:

Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Johnson City, Tennessee, serving grades 3-12 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Washington County school district, which is ranked 40th out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.23%) compared to the state and district averages, its test scores are generally lower than the Washington County district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science were all below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, but it is still lower than the nearby University School. The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy has also fluctuated, ranging from 5.4 in 2020-2021 to 22.7 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby University School.

When compared to the nearby University School, Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy performs significantly worse on standardized tests across various subjects and grade levels. The school's enrollment has also decreased from 93.75% white students in 2020-2021 to 89.23% in 2022-2023, suggesting a potential decline in overall enrollment or a shift in the student population. These factors, along with the lower test scores and fluctuating student-teacher ratio, may indicate challenges in providing a high-quality virtual learning environment and effectively supporting student academic achievement at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 3-12

2002 Indian Ridge RD
Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 434-4900

District: Washington County

SchoolDigger Rank:
348^th of 392 Tennessee Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

African American:

7.7%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy ranks worse than 88.8% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.08. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 2024 Rankings:

Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy 348^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Washington County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County 43^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	56.08	110^th	358	69.3%
2023	37.11	234^th	384	39.1%
2024	14.08	348^th	392	11.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	39.10	216^th	350	38.3%

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Rank History for White students at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	55.18	105^th	312	66.3%
2023	30.38	241^st	325	25.8%
2024	9.11	312^th	326	4.3%

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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 Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	10	0	0	0	0	10
2017	6	0	0	0	0	6
2018	16	0	0	0	0	16
2019	35	0	0	2	0	37
2020	28	1	0	0	0	29
2021	30	1	0	1	0	32
2022	98	7	1	3	1	110
2023	58	5	0	1	1	65

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 Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	10	n/a	n/a	10
2017	6	0.5	12.0	n/a
2018	16	0.5	32.0	n/a
2019	37	1.0	37.0	n/a
2020	29	1.5	19.3	n/a
2021	32	5.9	5.4	n/a
2022	110	4.8	22.7	n/a
2023	65	5.0	12.7	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 Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	10	n/a	n/a	10
2017	6	0.5	12.0	n/a
2018	16	0.5	32.0	n/a
2019	37	1.0	37.0	n/a
2020	29	1.5	19.3	n/a
2021	32	5.9	5.4	n/a
2022	110	4.8	22.7	n/a
2023	65	5.0	12.7	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 Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$314 (8.5%)	$3,189 (86.5%)	$3,685
2020	$279 (6.3%)	$3,960 (89.5%)	$4,427
2021	$391 (7.1%)	$4,901 (89.0%)	$5,505
2022	$487 (8.6%)	$4,856 (85.5%)	$5,678
2023	$620 (6.8%)	$8,141 (89.9%)	$9,054

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tennessee Virtual Learning 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy)	10	9.1	0.9%
All Grades Algebra II (Washington County)	30.9	27.2	3.7%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	37	65	75.7%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	35	58	65.7%
Two or More Races	0	1

Schools Near Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	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 All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	3-12	2002 Indian Ridge RD	Johnson City	37604	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	Yes	No	(423) 434-4900	65	5	12.7		58 (89.2%)	5 (7.7%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)																		6.7	6.3			17.6	22.2																		$9,054	$620	$8,141
University School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1 Alexendra DR	Johnson City	37614	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	No	No	(423) 439-4333	597	41	14.6		486 (81.4%)	31 (5.2%)	30 (5.0%)	35 (5.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)								(n/a)	61.9	87.0	57.4	66.0	89.1	66.7	71.7	81.0	73.9	63.8	71.2	68.6	61.5	68.3	56.6	66.7	94.1	42.9	56.8	91.3	91.3	64.3	55.9	81.1	81.1	87.5	87.5	54.7	64.0	76.2	91.3	66.0	75.0	94.1	82.2	80.3	84.6	74.5	69.2	76.1	$12,360	$714	$11,290
Carter County Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	139 Keenburg RD	Elizabethton	37643	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	Yes	No	(423) 547-2407	99	10	9.8		92 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)					36.4		20.0				40.0	18.2		31.4							7.1			23.5	20.0								30.0	45.5		31.4		45.5		28.6	$7,150	$2,580	$4,198
Sullivan County Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	131 Shipley Ferry RD	Blountville	37617	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	No	Yes	(n/a)	(423) 354-1000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy

Is Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy a good school?

Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Tennessee alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy?

Students at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy are 89% White, 8% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 65 students attended Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy.

What district is Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy in?

Washington County

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