American Virtual Academy (79461)

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Chandler, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 31/100 ranks American Virtual Academy (79461) #246 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,316 per pupil, American Virtual Academy (79461) ranks #359 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,392
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,316
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

American Virtual Academy (79461) operates 1 public schools serving 6,392 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,316 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 4.0% local, 95.4% state, and 0.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 31/100, ranked #246 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 398.6:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, . Demographically, the student body averages 49.4% Hispanic or Latino, 34.7% White, 4.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Primavera - Online, enrolling 6,378 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Primavera - Online accounts for 99.8% of all American Virtual Academy (79461) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of American Virtual Academy (79461) a distant remainder — means American Virtual Academy (79461)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

American Virtual Academy (79461) student-counselor ratio is 399:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

0.6%
Federal
95.4%
State
4.0%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
246 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in American Virtual Academy (79461).

White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 5.6%
Other 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

398.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in American Virtual Academy (79461)

School Enrollment
Primavera - Online
Charter
6,378

How American Virtual Academy (79461) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405) Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Crane Elementary District (4501) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Avondale Elementary District (4272) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to American Virtual Academy (79461)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in American Virtual Academy (79461)?

American Virtual Academy (79461) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 6,392 students.

How much does American Virtual Academy (79461) spend per student?

American Virtual Academy (79461) spends $10,316 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #246 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of American Virtual Academy (79461)?

American Virtual Academy (79461) students are 49.4% Hispanic or Latino, 34.7% White, 4.8% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for American Virtual Academy (79461)?

American Virtual Academy (79461) has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #246 out of 437 districts in Arizona.