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#1549 of 2,228 schools in WA

Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls

High School · Kettle Falls School District · Kettle Falls, WA

A high school in Kettle Falls, WA where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 458, Kettle Falls, WA 99141

  • Math 16% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.2 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio40:1
District spending per student$14,188

Students at Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2014
ELA
75%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
85%
2016
ELA
95%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
85%
2022
ELA
85%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,203/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kettle Falls), 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

$63,700

Median home value

$283,000

Median rent

$918/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kettle Falls High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–120.0 mi249Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kettle Falls School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is listed in Kettle Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls

Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is a public high school in Kettle Falls, WA, part of Kettle Falls School District, serving approximately 360 students in grades 9th-12th with a 40:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls

What grades does Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls serve?

Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?

Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is 40:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls rank in WA?

Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls ranks #1,549 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls's MySchoolScout rating?

Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls a charter school?

No, Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls a Title I school?

No, Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?

43.3% of students at Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls 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
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
alternative
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Stevens County
Area population (ZIP 99141)
6,272
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
46.5
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99141; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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