Enrollment
526
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henrico, VA
Henrico Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Henrico Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189003098
👥 S:T ratio 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henrico Virtual Academy earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools.
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 526
- students enrolled
Henrico Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189003098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henrico Virtual Academy compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henrico Virtual Academy
Henrico Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Henrico, Virginia, enrolling 526 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, Henrico Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Virginia schools and 47% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 526 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (25%) (diversity index 60/100).
Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students) and Deep Run High (1,992 students) alongside Henrico 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 Henrico Virtual Academy compares
Henrico Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
African American 57.4%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Henrico Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes Henrico Virtual Academy.
$12,658
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 7.4%
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 Henrico Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henrico Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henrico Virtual Academy
How many students attend Henrico Virtual Academy?
Henrico Virtual Academy has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henrico, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henrico Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Henrico Virtual Academy is 7.3:1, which is 47% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henrico Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Henrico Virtual Academy is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in Henrico, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henrico Virtual Academy?
Henrico Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Henrico Virtual Academy a good school?
Henrico Virtual Academy earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia 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 Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Henrico Virtual Academy, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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