Spokane Virtual Academy

Summary:

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.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative PK, KG-12

2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202

(509) 354-7545

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1061^st of 1,168 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,540

Student/teacher ratio: 28.4

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.2%

Two or more races:

13.8%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spokane Virtual Academy ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.34. (See more...)

Compare Details Spokane Virtual Academy ranks worse than 93.5% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.76. (See more...)

Compare Details Spokane Virtual Academy ranks worse than 58.8% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Spokane Virtual Academy has the largest alternative school student body size in the Spokane School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.2%), two or more races (13.8%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Spokane School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spokane Virtual Academy is 28.4, which is the 2^nd best among 2 alternative schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spokane Virtual Academy is $10,540, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 alternative schools in the Spokane School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spokane Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane Virtual Academy 1061^st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Spokane Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane Virtual Academy 500^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Spokane Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane Virtual Academy 257^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Spokane Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spokane Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.57	786^th	1169	32.8%
2024	13.34	1061^st	1168	9.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.91	298^th	1013	70.6%
2024	33.52	724^th	1024	29.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.21	655^th	1099	40.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.39	812^th	1011	19.7%
2024	9.65	973^rd	1009	3.6%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.70	452^nd	539	16.1%
2024	10.76	500^th	535	6.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.33	323^rd	463	30.2%
2024	13.98	419^th	455	7.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.27	283^rd	464	39.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.98	416^th	470	11.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.29	443^rd	488	9.2%
2024	7.48	469^th	486	3.5%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.07	254^th	442	42.5%
2024	41.68	257^th	437	41.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.70	182^nd	362	49.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.30	161^st	358	55.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.62	280^th	379	26.1%
2024	40.55	234^th	374	37.4%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Spokane Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	174	15	4	39	7	1	35	0	275
2023	223	10	4	35	7	1	45	2	327

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 Spokane Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	275	13.9	19.6	66.5
2023	327	11.5	28.4	70

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 Spokane Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	275	13.9	19.6	66.5
2023	327	11.5	28.4	70

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2023	75.5%	0.0%	0.0%	1.9%	0.0%	75.5%	79.3%	79.3%	79.3%	77.4%	81.1%	79.3%	77.4%	77.4%
2024	46.4%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	46.4%	46.4%	46.4%	46.4%	46.4%	60.7%	46.4%	46.4%	46.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spokane Virtual Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$7,302 (69.3%)	$3,238 (30.7%)	$10,540

Data source: Washington Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)								SBAC Math (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spokane Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2904 E Sprague Av	Spokane	99202	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 354-7545	327	12	28.4	70.0%	223 (68.2%)	10 (3.1%)	35 (10.7%)	4 (1.2%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (13.8%)								(n/a)	42.1	25.8	50.0	35.9	26.7	29.4	27.3	25.0	16.0	31.0	60.0	29.5		25.0	19.1		16.7		20.0	17.4	46.4	46.4	46.4	46.4	46.4	46.4	60.7	46.4	46.4	46.4	$10,540	$7,302	$3,238
Sacred Heart Hospital	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	W 101 8Th Ave	Spokane	99204	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 354-6401	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shrine Hospital	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	911 W 5Th Ave	Spokane	99204	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 354-5900	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bryant Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	N 910 Ash St	Spokane	99201	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 354-7810	321	0	20.0	43.9%	273 (85.0%)	3 (0.9%)	23 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)								(n/a)	68.8	69.2	80.0	70.6	79.4	71.4	68.8	80.6				79.6	58.8	42.9	46.9	66.7	57.9	57.7	64.3	55.6	45.7	60.0	60.0	60.0	60.0	60.0	60.0	60.0	60.0	60.0	$15,924	$694	$15,230
Spokane International Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	K-10	777 E Magnesium Rd	Spokane	99208	Spokane County	Spokane International Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(509) 209-8730	736	51	14.4	53.5%	464 (63.0%)	30 (4.1%)	98 (13.3%)	28 (3.8%)	9 (1.2%)	5 (0.7%)	102 (13.9%)								(n/a)	73.5	35.3		64.8	54.7	41.8	66.2	53.7	51.5	47.1	76.9	53.5	62.8	53.9	66.2	43.3	38.5	52.9	23.1	52.8	79.7	82.6	84.1	84.1	84.1	85.5	81.2	84.1	85.5	85.5	$16,599	$1,133	$15,467
EV Parent Partnership	Public, Alternative	K-12	12325 E Grace Ave	Spokane Valley	99216	Spokane County	East Valley School District (Spokane)	No	No	No	No	(509) 241-5001	184	6	32.2	56.5%	151 (82.1%)	1 (0.5%)	21 (11.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)								(n/a)	50.0	50.0	70.6	58.1			55.6	66.7	35.7	50.0	61.1	47.3			30.0		35.7	25.0	27.8	26.1	41.7	58.3	50.0	50.0	50.0	58.3	58.3	50.0	58.3	58.3	$10,402	$706	$9,695
Mead Learning Options	Public, Alternative	K-12	8621 N Five Mile Road	Spokane	99208	Spokane County	Mead School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 465-7700	600	23	25.9	34.2%	514 (85.7%)	7 (1.2%)	25 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.2%)								(n/a)	79.0	59.2	36.4	59.2	46.7	61.4	72.5	54.1	69.4	56.9	73.6	63.2	50.0	55.6	42.5	35.1	58.0	37.3	43.4	46.1	74.1	74.1	74.1	74.1	74.1	74.1	88.9	74.1	74.1	74.1	$11,613	$513	$11,101
EV Online	Public, Alternative	K-12	3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg 1	Spokane Valley	99216	Spokane County	East Valley School District (Spokane)	No	No	No	No	(509) 241-5010	50	2	25.0	60.0%	42 (84.0%)	1 (2.0%)	3 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)								(n/a)			33.3	26.7							40.0	25.0																			$8,668	$385	$8,284
HomeWorks	Public, Alternative	K-12	520 4th Street	Cheney	99004	Spokane County	Cheney School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 559-4586	128	2	75.2	53.1%	106 (82.8%)	1 (0.8%)	13 (10.2%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)								(n/a)	42.9	50.0		46.2			42.9	60.0				42.4				60.0				20.6											$7,202	$930	$6,272

Frequently Asked Questions about Spokane Virtual Academy

Is Spokane Virtual Academy a good school?

Spokane Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Washington alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Spokane Virtual Academy?

Students at Spokane Virtual Academy are 68% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is Spokane Virtual Academy in?

Spokane School District

How many students attend Spokane Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Spokane Virtual Academy.

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