- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, MN
Minnesota Virtual Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Minnesota Virtual Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271428003187
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnesota Virtual Academy High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnesota Virtual Academy High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Virtual Academy High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN.
School address
District: Houston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271428003187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Minnesota Virtual Academy High held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 271428003187 · Houston, MN High · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 15:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar (392 students)
Minnesota Virtual Academy High held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnesota Virtual Academy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Minnesota Virtual Academy High
706 students
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar
392 students
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
333 students
- Houston Elemen 247
Houston Elementary
247 students
- Houston Second 234
Houston Secondary
234 students
- Summit Learnin 22
Summit Learning Program
22 students
What this shows Minnesota Virtual Academy High reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnesota Virtual Academy High compares
Minnesota Virtual Academy High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.9%
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
$12,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 235 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.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Minnesota Virtual Academy High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Houston Public School District reports $12,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnesota Virtual Academy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Secondary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Learning Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnesota Virtual Academy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~706 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Virtual Academy High
How many students attend Minnesota Virtual Academy High?
Minnesota Virtual Academy High has 706 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy High is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnesota Virtual Academy High?
52.9% of students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnesota Virtual Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Minnesota Virtual Academy High is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Houston, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnesota Virtual Academy High?
Minnesota Virtual Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Minnesota Virtual Academy High rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Virtual Academy High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Public School District?
Besides Minnesota Virtual Academy High, Houston Public School District also operates Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar (392 students), Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle (333 students), and Houston Elementary (247 students). See the Houston Public School District district page for the complete list.