Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ad Astra Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ad Astra Virtual Academy's student population of 182 students has grown by 256% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Ad Astra Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ad Astra Virtual Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1192 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
7%
7%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ad Astra Virtual Academy's ranking?
Ad Astra Virtual Academy is ranked #1192 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ad Astra Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Ad Astra Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ad Astra Virtual Academy?
182 students attend Ad Astra Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ad Astra Virtual Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Ad Astra Virtual Academy offer ?
Ad Astra Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ad Astra Virtual Academy part of?
Ad Astra Virtual Academy is part of Buhler School District.
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