Virtual Learning Academy Charter School is a nonprofit virtual charter school in Exeter, New Hampshire, the only public online high school in the state. It offers full-time and part-time admissions.
Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Virtual Learning Academy (E) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 127 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virtual Learning Academy (E) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Virtual Learning Academy (E)'s student population of 127 students has grown by 182% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 109% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2007
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 Rankings
Virtual Learning Academy (E) ranks within the top 20% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virtual Learning Academy (E) is 0.32, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 457 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
82%
82%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virtual Learning Academy (E)'s ranking?
Virtual Learning Academy (E) is ranked #63 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Virtual Learning Academy (E)?
127 students attend Virtual Learning Academy (E).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Virtual Learning Academy (E) students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Learning Academy (E)?
Virtual Learning Academy (E) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Virtual Learning Academy (E) offer ?
Virtual Learning Academy (E) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Virtual Learning Academy (E) part of?
Virtual Learning Academy (E) is part of Virtual Learning Academy Charter School District.
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