Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Virtual Learning Academy @russellville ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
19%
11%
White
55%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virtual Learning Academy @russellville?
The graduation rate of Virtual Learning Academy @russellville is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Virtual Learning Academy @russellville?
325 students attend Virtual Learning Academy @russellville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Virtual Learning Academy @russellville students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Virtual Learning Academy @russellville offer ?
Virtual Learning Academy @russellville offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virtual Learning Academy @russellville part of?
Virtual Learning Academy @russellville is part of Russellville Independent School District.
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