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FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY

309 S BOIS D'ARC ST, FORNEY, TX 75126 · (469) 762-4100 · Kaufman County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNVIRTUALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL197 STUDENTS
Enrollment
197
High
DISTRICT 1,383 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
45 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
13
Grade 10
37
Grade 11
52
Grade 12
95
Student demographics
White
11558%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
3719%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 54%
Black
3618%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 13%
Asian
42%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8141%
Female
11659%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
50.0%
own-school result
Mathematics
15.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

About FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY

FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY operates as a minimally staffed secondary school in FORNEY, Texas, operated by FORNEY ISD. Current enrollment sits at 197 students spanning grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Texas's public schools average about 796 students each, so FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY sits 75% smaller than that benchmark.

FORNEY ISD comprises 24 schools with combined enrollment of 18,565 students; FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY is among them.

Looking at the student body, FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY records that 58% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder breaks down as 19% Hispanic, 18% Black, 2% Asian.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 15.1:1 average. Around 23% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Kaufman County (around 59%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

In the area at large, Kaufman County reports that median household income runs about $89,485, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY is one of 65 public schools in Kaufman County (combined enrollment of about 41,319 students).

Nearest neighbor: WARREN MIDDLE, around 0.8 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-based site. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Inside the community feed, members of the FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Kaufman County at a glance

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Population
172,604
Census ACS
Median income
$89,485
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
65
41,319 students

Quick facts

School name
FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY
District
FORNEY ISD
Address
309 S BOIS D'ARC ST, FORNEY, TX 75126
Phone
(469) 762-4100
County
Kaufman County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
197
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
45 (23%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
481956023028
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY
What is the total enrollment at FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY?
FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY enrolls approximately 197 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY serve?
FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY is approximately 18.9:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY?
At FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY, the student body is approximately 58% White, 19% Hispanic, 18% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY in?
FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY is part of FORNEY ISD.
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