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#1993 of 2,228 schools in WA

Spokane Virtual Academy

School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA

A school in Spokane, WA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

2904 E Sprague Av, Spokane, WA 99202

  • Math 13% vs WA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs WA 51% (2024)

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-13.11 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-40.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.1 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$18,334
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at Spokane Virtual Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 SBA)
School
State
41%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 SBA)
School
State
51%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2022, to 17% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 21 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.3%

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 Spokane 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,571/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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

$61,323

Median home value

$268,700

Median rent

$1,070/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

48.4%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Alternative Northeast Community Center PreschoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK2.6 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Spokane School District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#54 of 57
District spending per student
$18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spokane Virtual Academy is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spokane Virtual Academy

Spokane Virtual Academy is a public school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,993 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spokane Virtual Academy

What grades does Spokane Virtual Academy serve?

Spokane Virtual Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Spokane Virtual Academy?

Spokane Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.

How does Spokane Virtual Academy rank in WA?

Spokane Virtual Academy ranks #1,993 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Spokane Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Spokane Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Spokane Virtual Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spokane Virtual Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is Spokane Virtual Academy a charter school?

No, Spokane Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spokane Virtual Academy a Title I school?

No, Spokane Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spokane Virtual Academy?

70.3% of students at Spokane 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
279
0
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
Area population (ZIP 99202)
19,956
Area average commute
16.4 min
Area median age
32.7
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 99202; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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