Enrollment
4,476
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Arizona Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040043202200Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arizona Virtual Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #58 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4,476
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Virtual Academy ranks #58 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040043202200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Arizona Virtual Academy
Arizona Virtual Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 4,476 students.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 4,476 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405) spends $9,664 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Arizona Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405), also runs Arizona Insight Academy (955 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arizona Virtual Academy compares
Arizona Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4,476 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4,476
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$9,664
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Arizona Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405), which includes Arizona Virtual Academy.
$9,664
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Arizona Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Insight Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arizona Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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 public 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% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona Virtual Academy?
Arizona Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Arizona Virtual Academy rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Virtual Academy ranks #58 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Arizona Virtual Academy a good school?
Arizona Virtual Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405)?
Besides Arizona Virtual Academy, Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405) also operates Arizona Insight Academy (955 students). See the Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405) district page for the complete list.
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