Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy's student population of 82 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 461 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
11:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
8%
5%
White
67%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy's ranking?
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy is ranked #94 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy?
82 students attend Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy?
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy offer ?
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy part of?
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy is part of Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy located?
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Fargo, ND. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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