Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls

419 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia Virtual Academy (CVA) – Kettle Falls is a public, tuition-free online school program operated by the Kettle Falls School District in Washington State. It is designed to provide flexible, personalized education for students in grades K–12 who prefer or require an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By leveraging a robust online curriculum, the academy allows students to complete their coursework remotely, making it an ideal option for families seeking a customized pace, homeschooled students looking to supplement their education, or those who need a more adaptable academic schedule.

Despite being a virtual institution, CVA emphasizes strong academic support and community connection. Students are typically paired with certified Washington State teachers who provide guidance, track progress, and facilitate communication between home and school. The program combines independent digital learning with local resources, often offering extracurricular opportunities and hybrid options that allow students to stay connected to the broader Kettle Falls educational community while enjoying the convenience and autonomy of virtual learning.

419

Total Students

12.4

Full-Time Teachers

33.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	75
Black	22
Asian	13
Two or More	34
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
262 (63.3%)
Hispanic
75 (18.1%)
Two or More
34 (8.2%)
Black
22 (5.3%)
Asian
13 (3.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kettle Falls School District
Phone:	(509)738-6625
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	33.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 125

Grade 10 125

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 93