The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Highland Virtual Learning Academy
Highland Virtual Learning Academy is a K-8 virtual school operated by Highland Local district in Medina, Ohio. The school serves students across the grade range kindergarten through eighth grade through an online learning format.
State testing data from the most recent year shows student proficiency rates that vary significantly by grade and subject. In third grade, students performed at proficiency in both English language arts and math. Performance declined in the middle grades: sixth-grade students achieved proficiency in English language arts but not in math, while eighth-grade results were mixed across subjects, with roughly one in three students meeting proficiency in both English language arts and math, and none meeting proficiency in science. Participation in testing was complete across all measured grades and subjects.
The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile when compared to other district schools tested within Medina County, reflecting these grade-level disparities. A parent may want to look into the school's approach to supporting student learning in the upper middle grades and in science, particularly whether additional tutoring, curriculum changes, or instructional resources are being deployed to address the proficiency gaps evident at grades six and eight.
Enrollment and demographic data for the school were not available. The school is located at 124 W Washington Street in Medina and serves as a regular public school within Highland Local district.
The broader district context matters for families considering this option. Highland Local recently saw an emergency operating levy fail in May 2025, a first-time ask in several years. District leaders have signaled budget pressure beginning in 2025 and indicated they plan to return to the ballot in 2026 while evaluating potential staff, service, and program cuts. Additionally, a legal dispute over property-tax rollback authority under a new state law has created uncertainty about the district's access to voter-approved funding. These financial pressures may affect virtual school operations and program stability going forward, so a parent considering enrollment would be wise to discuss the district's financial outlook directly with school leaders.
Medina itself is a county-seat city within the Cleveland metropolitan area, with a historic downtown Public Square and surrounding neighborhoods. The area is among the fastest-growing in Medina County, with new residential development concentrated in subdivisions and cluster-home communities on the north side and in adjoining townships, including areas within the Highland school district.
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