Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Delta County Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
81%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delta County Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Delta County Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 77%.
How many students attend Delta County Virtual Academy?
16 students attend Delta County Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Delta County Virtual Academy students are White, and 19% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delta County Virtual Academy?
Delta County Virtual Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delta County Virtual Academy offer ?
Delta County Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Delta County Virtual Academy part of?
Delta County Virtual Academy is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District.
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