Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Summit Virtual Academy's student population of 355 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Summit Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Virtual Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1476 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
6%
5%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Virtual Academy's ranking?
Summit Virtual Academy is ranked #1476 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Summit Virtual Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Summit Virtual Academy?
355 students attend Summit Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Summit Virtual Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Virtual Academy?
Summit Virtual Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Virtual Academy offer ?
Summit Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Summit Virtual Academy part of?
Summit Virtual Academy is part of North Thurston School District.
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