- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pikeville, KY
Pike County Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pike County Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210480002532
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike County Virtual Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 47.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike County Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike County Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Pikeville, KY.
School address
District: Pike County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210480002532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Pike County Virtual Academy grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 210480002532 · Pikeville, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 47.5:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
Pike County Virtual Academy grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Pike County Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- Belfry Element
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- This school 95
Pike County Virtual Academy
95 students
What this shows Pike County Virtual Academy reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pike County Virtual Academy compares
Pike County Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47.5:1 | ▲ 213% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
47.5:1
students per teacher
- 213% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 95 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 97.9%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Pike County Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pike County Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike County Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Pikeville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pike County Virtual Academy
How many students attend Pike County Virtual Academy?
Pike County Virtual Academy has 95 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pikeville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike County Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike County Virtual Academy is 47.5:1, which is 213% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 203% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pike County Virtual Academy?
81.3% of students at Pike County Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike County Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pike County Virtual Academy is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Pikeville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike County Virtual Academy?
Pike County Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pike County Virtual Academy rank among high schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike County Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Pikeville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pikeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Pike County Virtual Academy, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.