Oak Harbor Virtual Academy is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Oak Harbor School District, with a diverse student population of 109 students.
The school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 83.33% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts and 100% proficiency in WCAS/Science, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school also has a higher dropout rate of 15.3%, nearly double the 7.6% rate at the nearby Homeconnection school. The school's student population has become more diverse over the years, with an increase in Hispanic and multi-racial students, which may contribute to its strong academic results.
Interestingly, Oak Harbor Virtual Academy spends $12,883 per student, which is lower than the $70,362 spent per student at the Mount Vernon Special Educational school, suggesting the virtual academy may be allocating its resources more efficiently to support student learning. Overall, the school's exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient resource allocation make it an intriguing case for further study and potential replication of best practices.
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy ranks 70th of 437 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
In the 2023-24 school year, 95 students attended Oak Harbor Virtual Academy.
Oak Harbor School District
Students at Oak Harbor Virtual Academy are 58% White, 24% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.