- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 67.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakewood, CO
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Virtual Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080270001944Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Virtual Academy High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 12
- high schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 77.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 773
- students enrolled
Colorado Virtual Academy High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Virtual Academy High School ranks #8 of 12 high schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Byers School District No. 32j · Colorado
NCES ID 080270001944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Colorado Virtual Academy High School grew from 525 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (+14.7%).
Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 080270001944 · Lakewood, CO High · MID · CHARTER
773 enr · 77.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Astravo Online Academy High School (2,750 students)
Colorado Virtual Academy High School grew from 525 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (+14.7%). Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado Virtual Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Astravo Online
Astravo Online Academy High School
2,750 students
- This school 773
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
773 students
- Astravo Online 762
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
762 students
- Astravo Online 645
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
645 students
- Colorado Onlin 539
Colorado Online High School
539 students
- Colorado Virtu 493
Colorado Virtual Academy
493 students
What this shows Colorado Virtual Academy High School reports 773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado Virtual Academy High School compares
Colorado Virtual Academy High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 77.3:1 | ▲ 366% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
77.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
77.3:1
students per teacher
- 366% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$9,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Colorado Virtual Academy High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Byers School District No. 32j reports $9,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colorado Virtual Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astravo Online Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Astravo Online Academy Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Astravo Online Academy Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Online High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colorado Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Virtual Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 53.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 98.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~773 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Virtual Academy High School
How many students attend Colorado Virtual Academy High School?
Colorado Virtual Academy High School has 773 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Virtual Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Virtual Academy High School is 77.3:1, which is 366% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 392% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Virtual Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Virtual Academy High School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Virtual Academy High School?
Colorado Virtual Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colorado Virtual Academy High School rank among high schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Virtual Academy High School ranks #8 of 12 high schools in Lakewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Byers School District No. 32j?
Besides Colorado Virtual Academy High School, Byers School District No. 32j also operates Astravo Online Academy High School (2,750 students), Astravo Online Academy Middle School (762 students), and Astravo Online Academy Elementary School (645 students). See the Byers School District No. 32j district page for the complete list.