Serving 134 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Maricopa Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maricopa Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Maricopa Virtual Academy's student population of 134 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Maricopa Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maricopa Virtual Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1475 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
37%
48%
Black
18%
6%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maricopa Virtual Academy's ranking?
Maricopa Virtual Academy is ranked #1475 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maricopa Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Maricopa Virtual Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Maricopa Virtual Academy?
134 students attend Maricopa Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Maricopa Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maricopa Virtual Academy?
Maricopa Virtual Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maricopa Virtual Academy offer ?
Maricopa Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Maricopa Virtual Academy part of?
Maricopa Virtual Academy is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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