Enrollment
418
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470014810437
Memphis Virtual Adult High School — Memphis, TN
Federal NCES profile for Memphis Virtual Adult High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memphis Virtual Adult High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Memphis Virtual Adult High School reports 418 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 67% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 64% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Memphis-Shelby County Schools spends $15,292 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.5% from local sources (property taxes), 37.0% from the state, and 28.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Memphis Virtual Adult High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 67% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
— 67% above state mean
Top 98% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,292
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 418 Top 43% in Tennessee — larger than 57% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 26:1 +67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470014810437
Student demographics
African American 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
White 2.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 92.1% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which includes Memphis Virtual Adult High School.
$15,292
Per student
+24%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 37.0%
Federal 28.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Memphis Virtual Adult High School
How many students attend Memphis Virtual Adult High School?
Memphis Virtual Adult High School has 418 students enrolled. It is a high school in Memphis, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Virtual Adult High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Virtual Adult High School is 26:1, which is 67% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memphis Virtual Adult High School?
The largest demographic group at Memphis Virtual Adult High School is African American at 92.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memphis Virtual Adult High School?
Memphis Virtual Adult High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.