Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Science Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (20-21)
855 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(20-21)1%
n/a
Asian
(20-21)4%
2%
Hispanic
(20-21)15%
8%
Black
(20-21)22%
11%
White
(20-21)48%
75%
Hawaiian
(20-21)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)9%
4%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Virtual Academy?
855 students attend Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Virtual Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Virtual Academy offer ?
Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Virtual Academy part of?
Virtual Academy is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.
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