Columbia Virtual Academy

www.cva.org

801 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Columbia Virtual Academy (CVA) is a public, tuition-free online school program based in Valley, Washington, designed to serve students across the state. Operating as part of the Cusick School District, CVA offers a flexible, home-based educational model that caters to families seeking an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. The academy provides a personalized learning experience by combining rigorous state-approved curricula with the support of certified teachers who guide students through their academic journey.

The school is structured to empower parents as "learning coaches," making it an ideal environment for homeschoolers or students who require a self-paced schedule. Through its online platform, CVA delivers a wide variety of courses ranging from core subjects to electives, ensuring students can meet state graduation requirements while pursuing their individual interests. By prioritizing student-centered instruction and parental involvement, Columbia Virtual Academy serves as a bridge between public school accountability and the flexibility of independent home learning.

801

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

30.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	118
Black	49
Asian	60
Two or More	84
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
478 (59.7 %)
Hispanic
118 (14.7 %)
Two or More
84 (10.5 %)
Asian
60 (7.5 %)
Black
49 (6.1 %)
American Indian
10 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Valley School District
Phone:	(509)937-4663
Website:	http://www.cva.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 128