Enrollment
6
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medina, OH
Highland Virtual Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Highland Virtual Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390484906149
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Virtual Learning Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Virtual Learning Academy ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, OH.
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What stands out at Highland Virtual Learning Academy
Highland Virtual Learning Academy is a small elementary school in Medina, Ohio, enrolling 6 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Ohio schools, with 6 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Highland Local spends $11,453 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Medina's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sidney Fenn Elementary School (604 students): Highland Virtual Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Highland Local also operates Highland High School (989 students) and Highland Middle School (824 students) alongside Highland Virtual Learning 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 Highland Virtual Learning Academy compares
Highland Virtual Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 6 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
66.7%
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
$11,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 Highland Local, which includes Highland Virtual Learning Academy.
$11,453
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 18.6%
Federal 7.1%
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 Highland Virtual Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Sharon Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Granger Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hinckley Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Virtual Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Medina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Intermediate School
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Primary School
Standard public school
581 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Ella Canavan Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
H G Blake Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Virtual Learning Academy
How many students attend Highland Virtual Learning Academy?
Highland Virtual Learning Academy has 6 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Virtual Learning Academy?
Highland Virtual Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Highland Virtual Learning Academy rank among elementary schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Virtual Learning Academy ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Medina on the city page.
Is Highland Virtual Learning Academy a good school?
Highland Virtual Learning Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Highland Local?
Besides Highland Virtual Learning Academy, Highland Local also operates Highland High School (989 students), Highland Middle School (824 students), and Sharon Elementary School (627 students). See the Highland Local district page for the complete list.
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