Enrollment
316
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bulldog Virtual Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bulldog Virtual Academy
Bulldog Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 316 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Ohio schools and 58% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 316 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Canton City spends $18,272 per pupil, 25% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Canton's public schools, it stands alongside Glenoak High School (2,086 students): Bulldog Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.7:1 vs 22.9:1).
Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students) and Crenshaw Middle School (744 students) alongside Bulldog Virtual Academy.
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 Bulldog Virtual Academy compares
Bulldog Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton City, which includes Bulldog Virtual Academy.
$18,272
Per student
+25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 54.0%
Federal 22.8%
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 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
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~316 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bulldog Virtual Academy a good school?
Bulldog Virtual Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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