Colton Virtual Academy

Colton Virtual Academy is a K-12 campus of rural-scale scale in Colton, Oregon, operated by Colton SD 53, hosting 153 students in grades K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 384 students per school, that is 60% below typical.

Across the 4 schools in Colton SD 53 (595 students total), Colton Virtual Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Colton Virtual Academy logs that 76% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 3% Asian. Compared to Clackamas County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Colton Virtual Academy has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.7:1. The state averages around 22.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Clackamas County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $103,517 per year, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. In all, Clackamas County runs 118 public schools (combined enrollment of about 57,601 students), of which Colton Virtual Academy is one.

The closest other public school is Colton High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.