Enrollment
4,476
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040043202200 Charter school
Arizona Virtual Academy — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Arizona Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arizona Virtual Academy reports 4,476 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1492 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405) spends $9,664 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 89.3% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arizona Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4,476 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$9,664
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 1492 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 4,476 Top 100% in Arizona — larger than 0% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040043202200
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 1492:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405), which includes Arizona Virtual Academy.
$9,664
Per student
-36%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
State 89.3%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Arizona Virtual Academy
How many students attend Arizona Virtual Academy?
Arizona Virtual Academy has 4,476 students enrolled. It is a other school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arizona Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Arizona Virtual Academy is White at 56.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona Virtual Academy?
Arizona Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.