Enrollment
1,226
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prineville, OR
Cascade Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410828001869Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Virtual Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Prineville · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 1,226
- students enrolled
Cascade Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Virtual Academy ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Prineville, OR.
School address
District: Mitchell Sd 55 · Oregon
NCES ID 410828001869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+132% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cascade Virtual Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cascade Virtual Academy
Cascade Virtual Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Prineville, Oregon, enrolling 1,226 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Oregon schools and 132% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,226 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 565 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mitchell Sd 55 spends $1,588 per pupil, 91% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mitchell Sd 55 also operates Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills (211 students) and Destinations Career Academy of Oregon (79 students) alongside Cascade 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 Cascade Virtual Academy compares
Cascade Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40.9:1 | ▲ 132% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,226 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,226
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
40.9:1
students per teacher
- 132% above state mean
Top 99% in Oregon - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$1,588
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 565 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 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Cascade Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mitchell Sd 55, which includes Cascade Virtual Academy.
$1,588
Per student
-91%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-90%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.1%
State 93.0%
Federal 1.9%
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 Cascade Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Destinations Career Academy of Oregon | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,226 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~40.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cascade Virtual Academy
How many students attend Cascade Virtual Academy?
Cascade Virtual Academy has 1,226 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prineville, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Virtual Academy is 40.9:1, which is 132% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 161% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Virtual Academy is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Prineville, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Virtual Academy?
Cascade Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Cascade Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Prineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Virtual Academy ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Prineville, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Prineville on the city page.
Is Cascade Virtual Academy a good school?
Cascade Virtual Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 Mitchell Sd 55?
Besides Cascade Virtual Academy, Mitchell Sd 55 also operates Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills (211 students), Destinations Career Academy of Oregon (79 students), and Mitchell School (47 students). See the Mitchell Sd 55 district page for the complete list.
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