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Utah Virtual Academy

Utah · Public School District
1
Schools
1,772
Students
$10,379
Per-Pupil Spend
-28% nat'l
44.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
71.0%
Graduation Rate
-15.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Utah Virtual Academy is a public school district in Utah serving 1,772 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 71.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,379 is below the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Utah Virtual AcademyCharterKG–121,772
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,379-28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
95%
State
94.8%
Local (property tax)
0.0%
Federal
5.1%

State funding accounts for 95% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
1,772
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate71.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 71.0%, graduation is 15.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,379, spending is 28% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Utah Virtual Academy?
Utah Virtual Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 1,772 students.
What is the graduation rate for Utah Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate is 71.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Utah Virtual Academy spend per student?
Utah Virtual Academy spends $10,379 per pupil — 28% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Utah Virtual Academy?
44% of students in Utah Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Utah Virtual Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Utah Virtual Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does Utah Virtual Academy serve?
Utah Virtual Academy serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Utah Virtual Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Utah Virtual Academy is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.