Minnesota Virtual Academy

Minnesota Virtual Academy

Public High School | Grade K-12
306 W Elm St,  Houston, MN
Houston Public School District
4.1
3.0
814 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Angela Specketer
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
55%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
27
Reading
28
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
60.3%
State Average
31.9%
Science
34.8%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
470:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.1%
Male
43.9%
White
67.3%
Black
12.5%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 57 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 30 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 28 Students
Winona State University 28 Students
Hamline University 23 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 18 Students
St. Cloud State University 18 Students
Bemidji State University 18 Students
North Dakota State University 17 Students
Anoka-Ramsey Community College 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 26 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Biology 16 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Business 11 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 57 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/26/2022
I have been satisfied with being a part of MNVA for three years now. I feel the experience of online school was exciting and new for me and so far has been the best for me so far. I am happy with the overall experience of attending this school. The counselors made it easy for me to attend PSEO full time and it was one of the best decisions I have made. All teachers are helpful with anything you need. One thing I would change would be the school's organization. I have had with my previous counselor that they were not very prompt or organized and the graduation plan does not update well with my PSEO classes but other than that I am satisfied with MNVA.
5.0 Sophomore
9/30/2021
Teachers are very organized and dedicated to helping their students to become successful. Although it's online; the school offers many clubs and in-person activities. Communication between the students and staff is excellent.
4.0 Alum
3/22/2019
I loved this school because it really fit my style of learning which is self-driven. I struggled in my local high school because I felt like I wasn't learning enough and the teachers had no time for explanations. At MNVA, when I reached out, my teachers were always there with help, answers and sometimes just friendly advice.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/23/2024
Save yourself the headache of dealing with this supposed educational facility. The principal is more concerned with money than educating the students. Elementary levels were better than the higher grades. In the upper level classes, be prepared for teachers to go on vacation for a week at a time and...
5.0 student
4/12/2024
I am a first year mnva student with autism and this school is great compared to past schools ive gone too. Thanks to them my ability for self advocacy has gotten better! I also love my teachers and the awesome electives the school offers
5.0 parent
9/14/2020
Excellent! We use this school as a transition from homeschool to public, so basically for junior high. We've used the school in this was for 3 children. I highly recommend the k12 program. Instead of the stress and bullying of brick and mortar public junior high, my kids can focus on learning. We ch...
1.0 parent
6/7/2020
0 It was horrible. I am just glad it is over.

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