Mapleton Virtual Academy

Mapleton Virtual Academy, a minimally staffed secondary school in Ashland, Ohio, operated by Mapleton Local, educates 19 students, covering grades 6 through 12. That puts it 97% smaller than the typical public school in Ohio, which averages around 565 students.

Across the 4 schools in Mapleton Local (756 students total), Mapleton Virtual Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Mapleton Virtual Academy lists that nearly all students (100%) are White.

Across the wider county, census data for Ashland County shows median household income runs about $69,860, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Mapleton Virtual Academy is one of 21 public schools in Ashland County (combined enrollment of about 6,940 students).

The closest other public school is Mapleton Middle School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area. Instruction is delivered virtually rather than at a physical campus, and enrollment crosses district lines.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Mapleton Virtual Academy typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.