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#1307 of 2,228 schools in WA
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington
High School · Starbuck School District · Starbuck, WA
A Starbuck School District high school where students score 51 points below what's typical for similar communities.
717 Tucannon St. PO Box 188, Starbuck, WA 99359
- Math 11% vs WA 41% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,500
Median home value
$132,500
Median rent
$1,583/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99359; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Starbuck School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $30,086NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is listed in Starbuck School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is a public high school in Starbuck, WA, part of Starbuck School District, serving approximately 674 students in grades 8th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,307 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington
What grades does Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington serve?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.
How does Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington rank in WA?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington ranks #1,307 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington's MySchoolScout rating?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington has 11% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington a charter school?
No, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington a Title I school?
No, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington?
14.2% of students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 674
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Phone
- (888) 858-0470
- Area population (ZIP 99359)
- 107
- Area median age
- 58.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 99359; 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 2024 SBA; directory SY 2023–24
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