- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Little Rock, AR
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Arkansas Virtual Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050039401604Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Virtual Academy High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Arkansas Virtual Academy · Arkansas
NCES ID 050039401604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+177 students YoY
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School grew from 1,695 students in 2022-23 to 1,872 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 205.8 → 204.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+177 students YoY 050039401604 · North Little Rock, AR High · LARGE · CHARTER
2,567 enr · 12.5:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas Virtual Academy (1,387 students)
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School grew from 1,695 students in 2022-23 to 1,872 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 205.8 → 204.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
2,567 students
- Arkansas Virtu
Arkansas Virtual Academy
1,387 students
- Arkansas Virtu
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr
1,315 students
What this shows Arkansas Virtual Academy High School reports 2,567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arkansas Virtual Academy High School compares
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,567 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,567
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 642 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.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Arkansas Virtual Academy High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Arkansas Virtual Academy reports $8,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arkansas Virtual Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arkansas Virtual Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
How many students attend Arkansas Virtual Academy High School?
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School has 2,567 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,695 (2022-23) → 1,872 (2023-24), up 177.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Virtual Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Virtual Academy High School is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arkansas Virtual Academy High School?
51.3% of students at Arkansas Virtual Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkansas Virtual Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Arkansas Virtual Academy High School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in North Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkansas Virtual Academy High School?
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arkansas Virtual Academy High School rank among high schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Virtual Academy High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in North Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in North Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Arkansas Virtual Academy?
Besides Arkansas Virtual Academy High School, Arkansas Virtual Academy also operates Arkansas Virtual Academy (1,387 students) and Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr (1,315 students). See the Arkansas Virtual Academy district page for the complete list.