Ferndale Virtual Academy is an alternative public school serving grades K-12 in the Ferndale School District in Ferndale, Washington, with a relatively small student population of 97 as of the 2022-2023 school year.
While Ferndale Virtual Academy has seen strong graduation rates, ranging from 71.4% to 92.6% over the past few years, the school has also experienced higher dropout rates compared to the district and state averages. Academically, Ferndale Virtual Academy students generally underperform their peers in standardized test scores, with only 36.54% proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 45.57% for the Ferndale School District and 52.63% for the state of Washington. The school also serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 40% to 53.61% receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years.
Comparing Ferndale Virtual Academy to nearby alternative schools, such as Oasis K-12 and Bellingham Family Partnership Program, reveals that these schools generally outperform Ferndale Virtual Academy in academic measures. However, schools like Mount Baker Academy and Lynden Academy have similar or lower academic performance compared to Ferndale Virtual Academy, but serve a larger student population. The unique needs of Ferndale Virtual Academy's student population, along with the school's lower funding and resources, may be contributing factors to the academic challenges faced by the school.
Ferndale Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Washington alternative schools.
Students at Ferndale Virtual Academy are 57% White, 24% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% Not Specified.
Ferndale School District
In the 2023-24 school year, 123 students attended Ferndale Virtual Academy.