Below Average
#1178 of 1,294 schools in KS
USD 457 Virtual Academy
High School · Garden City · Garden City, KS
A Garden City high school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1312 N. 7th Street, Garden City, KS 67846
- Math 16% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at USD 457 Virtual Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2022, reaching 24% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 6 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where USD 457 Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,603/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden City), 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
$72,507
Median home value
$188,200
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gc Achieve at J.d. Adams HallEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Garden City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,976 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Garden City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
USD 457 Virtual Academy is listed in Garden City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About USD 457 Virtual Academy
USD 457 Virtual Academy is a public high school in Garden City, KS, part of Garden City, serving approximately 87 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,178 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about USD 457 Virtual Academy
What grades does USD 457 Virtual Academy serve?
USD 457 Virtual Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend USD 457 Virtual Academy?
USD 457 Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
How does USD 457 Virtual Academy rank in KS?
USD 457 Virtual Academy ranks #1,178 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is USD 457 Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
USD 457 Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 USD 457 Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, USD 457 Virtual Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is USD 457 Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, USD 457 Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is USD 457 Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, USD 457 Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for USD 457 Virtual Academy?
3.4% of students at USD 457 Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Finney County
- Phone
- (620) 805-8615
- Area population (ZIP 67846)
- 34,276
- Area average commute
- 14.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 67846; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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