Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wickenburg Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wickenburg Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wickenburg Virtual Academy's student population of 54 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wickenburg Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wickenburg Virtual Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wickenburg Virtual Academy's ranking?
Wickenburg Virtual Academy is ranked #973 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wickenburg Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Wickenburg Virtual Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Wickenburg Virtual Academy?
54 students attend Wickenburg Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wickenburg Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wickenburg Virtual Academy?
Wickenburg Virtual Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wickenburg Virtual Academy offer ?
Wickenburg Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Wickenburg Virtual Academy part of?
Wickenburg Virtual Academy is part of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District.
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