Table of Contents  Introduction Schools Courses Students Maps Conclusion Appendix A – Methodology Appendix – B School Tables Table B1. 2016-17 Count and Pass Rate of K-12 Virtual Enrollments by Grade Level Table B2. 2016-17 Pass Rate Comparison for Virtual Learners in Their Virtual and Non-Virtual Courses Table B3. 2016-17

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