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#1218 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Wickenburg Virtual Academy
School · Wickenburg Unified District (4236) · Wickenburg, AZ
A Wickenburg Unified District (4236) school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
920 S. Vulture Mine Rd., Wickenburg, AZ 85390
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wickenburg Virtual Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wickenburg Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wickenburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,985
Median home value
$465,800
Median rent
$1,234/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Outreach Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Wickenburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,366NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wickenburg Virtual Academy is listed in Wickenburg Unified District (4236); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wickenburg Virtual Academy
Wickenburg Virtual Academy is a public school in Wickenburg, AZ, part of Wickenburg Unified District (4236), serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 54:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wickenburg Virtual Academy
What grades does Wickenburg Virtual Academy serve?
Wickenburg Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Wickenburg Virtual Academy?
Wickenburg Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wickenburg Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wickenburg Virtual Academy is 54:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wickenburg Virtual Academy rank in AZ?
Wickenburg Virtual Academy ranks #1,218 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Wickenburg Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wickenburg Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wickenburg Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wickenburg Virtual Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Wickenburg Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Wickenburg Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wickenburg Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Wickenburg Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 54:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (928) 684-6715
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 85390)
- 9,881
- Area median age
- 64.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85390; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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