IOWA VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Iowa Virtual Academy is a public school that is part of the Clayton Ridge Comm School District school district, located in Garnavillo, IA with about 326 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Iowa Virtual Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA) is a public online school program operated in partnership with the Clayton Ridge Community School District. Designed as an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom, the academy provides a flexible, tuition-free education for K–12 students residing throughout the state of Iowa. The program utilizes a comprehensive, research-based curriculum delivered via an online platform, allowing students to learn from home while remaining connected to state-certified teachers who provide instruction, support, and academic guidance.
The academy emphasizes a personalized approach, offering parents and guardians an active role as "learning coaches" who monitor their child's daily progress. By blending independent study with virtual teacher interaction, the Iowa Virtual Academy caters to students who may benefit from a self-paced environment, such as those with unique scheduling needs, advanced academic interests, or a preference for digital-first learning. Through its affiliation with the Clayton Ridge district, the school maintains public school standards and accountability while leveraging technology to bridge geographical gaps for students across Iowa.
For more information, contact Iowa Virtual Academy at (563) 964-2321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Garnavillo, IA 52049-0009
(563) 964-2321
IOWA VIRTUAL ACADEMY is a public school in Garnavillo, IA with about 326 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clayton Ridge Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 326
- Teachers:
- 10.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Full Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 326 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IOWA VIRTUAL ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.6%
- Male
- 45.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.