- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, OH
Bulldog Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bulldog Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437105489
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bulldog Virtual Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 316
- students enrolled
Bulldog Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bulldog Virtual Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Bulldog Virtual Academy shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-29.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 390437105489 · Canton, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 28.7:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley High School (2,047 students)
Bulldog Virtual Academy shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-29.1%). Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bulldog Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinley High
Mckinley High School
2,047 students
- Crenshaw Middl 744
Crenshaw Middle School
744 students
- Steamm Academy 481
Steamm Academy
481 students
- Stephanie Rush 418
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
418 students
- Harter Element 414
Harter Elementary School
414 students
- This school 316
Bulldog Virtual Academy
316 students
What this shows Bulldog Virtual Academy reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bulldog Virtual Academy compares
Bulldog Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.7:1 | ▲ 58% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
84.8%
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
$19,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton City reports $19,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bulldog Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crenshaw Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steamm Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harter Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bulldog Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Canton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glenoak High School
Standard public school
2,086 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
T C Knapp Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Harter Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Robert a. Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Belle Stone Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bulldog Virtual Academy
How many students attend Bulldog Virtual Academy?
Bulldog Virtual Academy has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bulldog Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bulldog Virtual Academy is 28.7:1, which is 58% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bulldog Virtual Academy?
Bulldog Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Bulldog Virtual Academy rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bulldog Virtual Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Canton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton City?
Besides Bulldog Virtual Academy, Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students), Crenshaw Middle School (744 students), and Steamm Academy (481 students). See the Canton City district page for the complete list.