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#1327 of 1,992 schools in MN
Minnesota Virtual Academy High
High School · Houston Public School District · Houston, MN
A Houston Public School District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
306 W ELM ST, Houston, MN 55943
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 55.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Minnesota Virtual Academy High 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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
$69,896
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55943; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Summit Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 23 | 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.
Houston Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minnesota Virtual Academy High is listed in HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minnesota Virtual Academy High
Minnesota Virtual Academy High is a public high school in Houston, MN, part of Houston Public School District, serving approximately 777 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,327 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minnesota Virtual Academy High
What grades does Minnesota Virtual Academy High serve?
Minnesota Virtual Academy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Minnesota Virtual Academy High?
Minnesota Virtual Academy High has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minnesota Virtual Academy High rank in MN?
Minnesota Virtual Academy High ranks #1,327 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Minnesota Virtual Academy High's MySchoolScout rating?
Minnesota Virtual Academy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Minnesota Virtual Academy High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnesota Virtual Academy High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Minnesota Virtual Academy High a charter school?
No, Minnesota Virtual Academy High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minnesota Virtual Academy High a Title I school?
No, Minnesota Virtual Academy High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnesota Virtual Academy High?
65.4% of students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 777
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (507) 896-5323
- 4-Year Graduation
- 55.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55943)
- 3,070
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 55943; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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