The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Science. The lowest is 4% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Driven Virtual Academy
Driven Virtual Academy is a public charter school serving kindergarten through twelfth grade entirely online, operating under the Pulaski County Special School District in Little Rock. Its student body is small and draws a racially balanced mix of Black and White students, with smaller shares of Hispanic and multiracial students. About two out of every five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that places the school near the middle of the county’s income profile.
Because this is a virtual program, a family choosing it is opting for a fully remote educational model. That choice comes with a limited set of standardized test results. Arkansas administered its ATLAS assessments in the 2023-24 school year, but the state suppressed results for most elementary and middle grades at this school because the number of tested students was too small to report publicly. For the grades where data did appear—seventh and eighth—proficiency rates were low. In seventh grade math and English language arts, only a small fraction of students scored at or above the proficient level, and in eighth grade math no student reached that benchmark. Science fared somewhat better but still sat below a third of students proficient. When measured against other districts in Pulaski County, the school’s overall proficiency index falls below the midpoint.
Graduation rate data was not available for Driven Virtual Academy, so a parent considering the high school track will want to ask the school directly about on-time completion and postsecondary plans. Chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, and disciplinary records were also not part of the public data provided, which is common for a newer or smaller virtual program. The school’s Title I status was not reported either.
Little Rock itself is Arkansas’s capital and largest city, with a diversified economy anchored by healthcare, state government, banking, and retail. Major employers include the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dillard’s, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The city offers downtown walkability in the River Market district and an extensive Arkansas River Trail. Housing in the area near the school’s Cantrell Road address reflects home values and rents above national averages, consistent with a mid-size Southern capital experiencing steady corporate and institutional growth.
The parent district, Pulaski County Special School District, was declared unitary by a federal court in 2021, ending decades of court supervision over desegregation. That legal shift gives the district more autonomy over school assignments and transfers, which may affect how families access choice options like this virtual academy.
Driven Virtual Academy is a fit for families who want a fully online public school option from kindergarten through high school, particularly those who value the flexibility of a remote schedule. The available test results suggest that academic achievement has been low in the middle grades, and the absence of a reported graduation rate is a gap a prospective high school family should discuss with administrators. The school’s small size and virtual format mean that peer interaction, extracurriculars, and hands-on learning take a different shape than in a brick-and-mortar building. For a family exploring whether this program meets their student’s needs, a direct conversation with the school about instruction, support services, and outcomes will be essential.
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