- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, AL
Houston County Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Houston County Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010177002506
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston County Virtual Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston County Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston County Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Newton, AL.
School address
District: Houston County · Alabama
NCES ID 010177002506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Houston County Virtual Academy held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010177002506 · Newton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 27.3:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Rehobeth High School (786 students)
Houston County Virtual Academy held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Houston County Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rehobeth High
Rehobeth High School
786 students
- Ashford Elemen
Ashford Elementary School
668 students
- Wicksburg Elem
Wicksburg Elementary School
636 students
- Rehobeth Eleme
Rehobeth Elementary School
590 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
502 students
- This school 246
Houston County Virtual Academy
246 students
What this shows Houston County Virtual Academy reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston County Virtual Academy compares
Houston County Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 54% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$10,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 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. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
African American 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Houston County Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $10,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houston County Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehobeth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wicksburg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rehobeth Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston County Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Newton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston County Virtual Academy
How many students attend Houston County Virtual Academy?
Houston County Virtual Academy has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston County Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston County Virtual Academy is 27.3:1, which is 54% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston County Virtual Academy?
65.3% of students at Houston County Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston County Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Houston County Virtual Academy is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Newton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston County Virtual Academy?
Houston County Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houston County Virtual Academy rank among schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston County Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Newton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Houston County Virtual Academy, Houston County also operates Rehobeth High School (786 students), Ashford Elementary School (668 students), and Wicksburg Elementary School (636 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.