Minnesota Virtual Academy High

Summary:

Minnesota Virtual Academy High is a public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in the Houston Public School District, with an enrollment of 814 students. Over the past several years, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students. However, it has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 45.7% to 55.0% over the past 5 years, and correspondingly high dropout rates, ranging from 20.4% to 26.1%. Academically, Minnesota Virtual Academy High consistently underperforms the state and district averages on MCA-III proficiency tests in math, reading, and science, with its 11th-grade math proficiency rate at 19.12% compared to the state average of 34.99% and the district average of 20.39%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White and male students struggling.

While Minnesota Virtual Academy High faces these challenges, nearby traditional public schools, such as Houston Secondary and Caledonia Senior High, generally perform better academically and have higher graduation rates. This suggests that the virtual school model may present unique challenges, and the school may need to address the unique needs of its diverse student population, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

 306 W Elm St
       Houston, MN  55943-0363


(507) 896-5323

District: Houston Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
280th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,434 Help


Feeder schools for Minnesota Virtual Academy High:

Elementary:    Houston Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  777

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
African American:
13.4%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Compare Details Minnesota Virtual Academy High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Minnesota Virtual Academy High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.89. (See more...)
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Compare Details Minnesota Virtual Academy High ranks worse than 58.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Minnesota Virtual Academy High has the largest high school student body size in the Houston Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), African American (13.4%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy High is 15.8, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Houston Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minnesota Virtual Academy High is $10,434, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Houston Public School District!
Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Minnesota Virtual Academy High:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota Virtual Academy High 280th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Minnesota Virtual Academy High in the ranking list.)

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Houston Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Public School District 252nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Minnesota Virtual Academy High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.56 400th 674 40.7%
2004 64.00 255th 676 62.3%
2005 50.72 419th 685 38.8%
2006 43.29 545th 756 27.9%
2007 46.95 518th 777 33.3%
2008 57.34 398th 781 49.0%
2009 49.23 268th 434 38.2%
2010 47.17 556th 803 30.8%
2011 49.00 521st 814 36.0%
2012 31.23 675th 820 17.7%
2013 27.54 668th 824 18.9%
2014 34.71 624th 826 24.5%
2015 35.66 629th 840 25.1%
2016 30.44 665th 848 21.6%
2017 24.86 697th 853 18.3%
2018 32.44 645th 847 23.8%
2019 37.49 621st 870 28.6%
2021 53.12 474th 869 45.5%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Minnesota Virtual Academy High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.05 180th 387 53.5%
2005 74.60 99th 396 75.0%
2006 57.50 202nd 406 50.2%
2007 57.36 188th 403 53.3%
2008 53.45 227th 409 44.5%
2009 41.23 163rd 230 29.1%
2010 50.20 272nd 454 40.1%
2011 50.49 262nd 478 45.2%
2012 35.98 350th 469 25.4%
2013 33.48 361st 488 26.0%
2014 48.60 272nd 490 44.5%
2015 33.32 377th 516 26.9%
2016 31.24 390th 508 23.2%
2017 30.01 389th 523 25.6%
2018 30.09 391st 518 24.5%
2019 31.22 393rd 533 26.3%
2021 70.89 120th 521 77.0%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Minnesota Virtual Academy High

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Rank History for all high school students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.00 167th 234 28.6%
2010 51.03 327th 540 39.4%
2011 47.33 347th 545 36.3%
2012 42.12 358th 539 33.6%
2013 38.94 361st 534 32.4%
2014 41.72 330th 483 31.7%
2015 45.19 318th 504 36.9%
2016 44.48 323rd 489 33.9%
2017 51.41 284th 489 41.9%
2018 45.73 319th 494 35.4%
2019 50.24 288th 492 41.5%
2021 65.98 152nd 428 64.5%
2022 58.86 208th 472 55.9%
2023 44.03 281st 476 41.0%
2024 45.99 280th 480 41.7%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.82 58th 66 12.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.52 137th 195 29.7%
2019 60.64 70th 220 68.2%
2022 80.55 23rd 214 89.3%
2023 60.67 72nd 216 66.7%
2024 74.64 40th 221 81.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.89 289th 374 22.7%
2019 49.87 196th 370 47.0%
2022 63.54 101st 312 67.6%
2023 36.66 270th 393 31.3%
2024 51.22 203rd 389 47.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.99 312th 395 21.0%
2019 46.87 253rd 401 36.9%
2021 40.89 231st 339 31.9%
2022 39.45 270th 388 30.4%
2023 34.95 283rd 396 28.5%
2024 45.14 241st 403 40.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.80 246th 398 38.2%
2019 35.49 298th 411 27.5%
2021 87.88 18th 351 94.9%
2022 72.18 98th 403 75.7%
2023 44.39 236th 398 40.7%
2024 31.37 296th 405 26.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.80 23rd 98 76.5%
2024 39.69 65th 109 40.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.47 116th 129 10.1%
2019 47.96 66th 132 50.0%
2024 86.19 15th 145 89.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.34 313th 414 24.4%
2019 38.61 296th 412 28.2%
2021 51.94 192nd 364 47.3%
2022 51.59 214th 401 46.6%
2023 31.72 303rd 398 23.9%
2024 30.09 316th 402 21.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Minnesota Virtual Academy High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2003 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2004 254 1 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 266
2005 454 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 558 5 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2007 582 14 1 10 5 n/a n/a 0 612
2008 670 15 4 14 3 n/a n/a 0 706
2010 1069 54 16 38 16 n/a n/a 0 1193
2011 1246 83 19 57 19 1 7 0 1432
2012 1569 88 21 73 27 1 8 0 1787
2013 1770 165 42 109 33 0 4 0 2123
2014 1555 111 39 74 32 1 9 0 1821
2015 1303 87 22 72 29 5 12 0 1530
2016 1230 105 25 74 41 1 39 0 1515
2017 1240 147 28 85 31 2 71 0 1604
2018 1159 148 36 80 32 1 83 0 1539
2019 1049 140 28 133 26 2 147 0 1525
2020 834 145 31 109 14 2 95 0 1230
2021 1537 253 53 181 19 4 184 0 2231
2022 440 83 12 59 10 2 44 0 650
2023 548 102 16 73 12 1 62 0 814
2024 518 104 19 65 14 1 56 0 777

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minnesota Virtual Academy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2003 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2004 266 8.3 32.0 0
2005 462 14.8 31.2 0
2006 572 17.9 32.0 6.6
2007 612 15.4 39.7 5.9
2008 706 21.1 33.5 10.9
2010 1193 38.5 30.9 20.1
2011 1432 52.0 27.5 16.1
2012 1787 61.8 28.8 18.5
2013 2123 74.2 28.5 26.4
2014 1821 79.9 22.7 31.1
2015 1530 73.0 20.9 27.3
2016 1515 72.0 21.0 27.3
2017 1604 66.5 24.1 29.7
2018 1539 70.9 21.7 32
2019 1525 74.1 20.5 28.3
2020 1230 70.4 17.4 36.1
2021 2231 110.9 20.1 36.9
2022 650 50.7 12.7 32.9
2023 814 47.2 17.2 60.8
2024 777 48.9 15.8 65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Minnesota Virtual Academy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2003 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2004 266 8.3 32.0 0
2005 462 14.8 31.2 0
2006 572 17.9 32.0 6.6
2007 612 15.4 39.7 5.9
2008 706 21.1 33.5 10.9
2010 1193 38.5 30.9 20.1
2011 1432 52.0 27.5 16.1
2012 1787 61.8 28.8 18.5
2013 2123 74.2 28.5 26.4
2014 1821 79.9 22.7 31.1
2015 1530 73.0 20.9 27.3
2016 1515 72.0 21.0 27.3
2017 1604 66.5 24.1 29.7
2018 1539 70.9 21.7 32
2019 1525 74.1 20.5 28.3
2020 1230 70.4 17.4 36.1
2021 2231 110.9 20.1 36.9
2022 650 50.7 12.7 32.9
2023 814 47.2 17.2 60.8
2024 777 48.9 15.8 65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Minnesota Virtual Academy High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,434

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minnesota Virtual Academy High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 288th of 492 High schoolsRanks 281st of 476 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota Virtual Academy High)56.955.2
 1.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Houston Public School District)60.847
 13.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota Virtual Academy High)25.811.6
 14.2%
   11th Grade Math (Houston Public School District)2914.9
 14.2%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Minnesota Virtual Academy High)49.531.3
 18.2%
   End of Course Science (Houston Public School District)51.829.9
 22%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1525814
 46.6%
African American140102
 27.1%
American Indian2612
 53.8%
Asian2816
 42.9%
Hispanic13373
 45.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White1049548
 47.8%
Two or More Races14762
 57.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.3%60.8%
 32.5%


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Minnesota Virtual Academy High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Houston Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 777 students attended Minnesota Virtual Academy High.

Minnesota Virtual Academy High ranks 280th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High are 67% White, 13% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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