Serving 56 students in grades 7-12, 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary's student population of 56 students has declined by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary's ranking?
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary is ranked #1169 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary?
The graduation rate of 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary?
56 students attend 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary offer ?
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary part of?
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary is part of Worthington Public School District.
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