- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Nevada Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Nevada Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320000100734Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada Virtual Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools.
- #12 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Virtual Academy ranks #12 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-436 students YoY
Nevada Virtual Academy shrank from 2,153 students in 2022-23 to 1,717 in 2023-24 (-20.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-436 students YoY 320000100734 · Las Vegas, NV Other · MID · CHARTER
1,625 enr · 25.8:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Nevada Virtual Academy shrank from 2,153 students in 2022-23 to 1,717 in 2023-24 (-20.3%). Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Nevada Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- This school
Nevada Virtual Academy
1,625 students
What this shows Nevada Virtual Academy reports 1,625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nevada Virtual Academy compares
Nevada Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 26% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 39% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,625 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,625
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Nevada - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 232 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
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
White 29.9%
African American 21.1%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Nevada Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nevada Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nevada Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
Standard public school
3,352 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mater Academy East
Standard public school
2,492 students 56.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Red Rock
Standard public school
2,392 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Standard public school
2,172 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amplus Durango
Standard public school
1,761 students 41:1 students per teacher
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs
Standard public school
1,276 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nevada Virtual Academy
How many students attend Nevada Virtual Academy?
Nevada Virtual Academy has 1,625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 2,153 (2022-23) → 1,717 (2023-24), down 436.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Virtual Academy is 25.8:1, which is 26% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada Virtual Academy?
47.1% of students at Nevada Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Nevada Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada Virtual Academy?
Nevada Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Nevada Virtual Academy rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Virtual Academy ranks #12 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Nevada Virtual Academy, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.