Serving 441 students in grades 6-12, Jeffco 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 441 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jeffco Virtual Academy's student population of 441 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
441 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Motto
'We will prepare students for lifelong learning & continual growth through creative & rigorous online learning pathways and diverse learning communities.'
School Rankings
Jeffco Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeffco Virtual Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1208 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
60%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeffco Virtual Academy's ranking?
Jeffco Virtual Academy is ranked #1208 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Jeffco Virtual Academy often compared to?
Jeffco Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like World Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jeffco Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Jeffco Virtual Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Jeffco Virtual Academy?
441 students attend Jeffco Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jeffco Virtual Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jeffco Virtual Academy?
Jeffco Virtual Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jeffco Virtual Academy offer ?
Jeffco Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Jeffco Virtual Academy part of?
Jeffco Virtual Academy is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Jeffco Virtual Academy located?
Jeffco Virtual Academy is located in the Denver West neighborhood of Golden, CO.
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