A School Without Walls: Virtual High School Program (08X636)

3893 DYRE AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 347-841-6145
Hours: 9:00am - 3:15pm
School Website: https://www.virtualacademynyc.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X636/
School Leader: Terri Grey (tgrey@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Christal Bernard (cbernard10@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Mery Lawrence (mlawrence5@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Mery Lawrence (mlawrence5@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Mery Lawrence (mlawrence5@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Adriana Garcia (agarcia6@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
A School Without Walls: Virtual High School Program (VIA) is a specialized, FULLY-REMOTE high school experience designed for the independent student who enjoys project-based learning and early career exploration. The school is an Open admission, FutureReadyNYC institution, specializing in Computer Science and Digital Media Arts, two of the city's fastest-growing [more]
Academic Score
Survey Score
  82.97%
About & Events

Virtual Innovators Academy (VIA) offers students a flexible, personalized, and FULLY-REMOTE high school experience. Suppose you enjoy learning through projects while exploring the real-life applications of your learning in internships, and you can manage your time and work independently while receiving support from your teachers and collaborating with your peers. [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 93%

Academic Highlights: Paid and Unpaid Work-Based Learning and Internships, Advanced Placement Courses Available, Opportunity to graduate high school with an associate's degree, Theatre and Visual Arts Embedded in Humanities and STEAM courses, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer), Dual College Credits from CUNY and Monroe College

Other Features: College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

  • Guidance Counselors, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
Course List
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Languages Offered
American Sign Language, Japanese
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf
PSAL Team
Mott Haven Educational Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
A School Without Walls: Virtual High School Program (08X636)
Bronx Leadership Academy II High School (07X527)
Bronx Legacy High School (07X625)
Careers in Sports High School (07X548)
Other Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track
Clubs
Broadcast Journalism, Digital Animation and Art Society, Drone Aviation, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Podcasting, Restorative Justice/ Peer Jury, Student Government, Virtual Anime, Virtual Coding and Web Design, Virtual Theater Arts and Film Making
Art Courses
Digital Media Arts, Exploring Music, Traditional and Studio Art
Programs & Offers
Virtual Innovators Academy(X36V)

In the Virtual pathway, we offer SIX KEY FEATURES: Longer learning blocks with live teachers, project-based learning, daily advisory, daily teacher support in office hours, student-led after school activities, and design thinking projects that allow you to create solutions to community problems. We will build community in advisory, during lunchtime and after school clubs, and through weekly town halls.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:32 / 63 (0.51)19 / 63 (0.30)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 17 (0.71)12 / 17 (0.71)
Rank Avg: 5.995.04
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
248
186
    Grade 12 Students
3
    Grade 11 Students
89
    Grade 10 Students
95
87
    Grade 9 Students
61
99
Avg. Class Size
28.1
29.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.0
12.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
0 / 0 / 0
Attendance %
87%
Graduation %
College %
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
206 (44) / 80
44
113 (31) / 80
0
286 (84) / 100
0

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 54% responded
Academic Rigor 
  82.83%
Academic Engagement 
  75.45%
Safety 
  57.86%
Bully Prevention 
  94.25%
Inclusivity 
  85.00%
Mental Support 
  81.00%
Environment 
  65.43%
Post-School Support 
  75.70%
Teacher Responses 76% responded
Academic Rigor 
  83.50%
School Satisfaction 
  97.63%
Student Behavior 
  66.44%
Student Support 
  98.27%
School Leadership 
  95.87%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.20%
Instructional Development 
  92.89%
Post-School Support 
  98.83%
Family Responses 25% responded
Education 
  87.38%
Teacher Support 
  89.50%
Safety 
  62.33%
School Community 
  63.25%
School Leadership 
  83.80%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  81.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  -0.10%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  67
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 44.40%
Female 55.60%
English Language Learners:
  6.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  31.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  79.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 7.30%
Black 25.40%
Hispanic 48.40%
White 14.50%
Other 4.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 33.30%
Other 66.70%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  30.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  21.50%
Students with SC
  3.80%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has all services
  79.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  21.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents Living Env.
  49
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  81.33%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services44 (88%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS0 (0%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class10 (67%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services28 (65%)N/A (N/A)15 (35%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (13%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (75%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (25%)
Speech-Language Therapy30 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School0 (0%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned12 (100%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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