Spokane Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades PK-12 in the Spokane School District, with 327 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student population is predominantly White, with smaller percentages of other racial groups.
While Spokane Virtual Academy provides an online learning option, the school's performance lags behind both the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.5% of Spokane Virtual Academy students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 48.46% for the Spokane School District and 52.63% for Washington state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (70.03%) and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 28.4, suggesting challenges in providing individualized attention. When compared to nearby schools, such as Bryant Center, HomeWorks, and EV Parent Partnership, Spokane Virtual Academy consistently underperforms on test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.
While Spokane Virtual Academy's spending per student ($10,540 in 2021-2022) is lower than some nearby schools, such as Bryant Center ($15,924) and Spokane International Academy ($16,599), the school's challenges may also be related to its high proportion of economically disadvantaged students and potentially larger class sizes. Further investigation into the school's practices and support systems could help identify areas for improvement to better serve its students.
In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Spokane Virtual Academy.
Spokane Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Washington alternative schools.
Students at Spokane Virtual Academy are 68% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.
Spokane School District