Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
21%
5%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan?
The graduation rate of Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan?
58 students attend Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan?
Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan offer ?
Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan part of?
Columbia Virtual Academy - Sultan is part of Sultan School District.
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