Enrollment
247
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Spokane Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Spokane Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530825003815
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spokane Virtual Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools.
- #48 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spokane Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spokane Virtual Academy ranks #48 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825003815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spokane Virtual Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spokane Virtual Academy
Spokane Virtual Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 247 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 89% of Washington schools and 28% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #225, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1235 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Spokane's public schools, it stands alongside North Central High School (1,647 students): Spokane Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.5:1 vs 18.1:1).
Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students) and North Central High School (1,647 students) alongside Spokane Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spokane Virtual Academy compares
Spokane Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Spokane Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane School District, which includes Spokane Virtual Academy.
$17,305
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 60.3%
Federal 17.5%
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.
How Spokane Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spokane Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Spokane
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
1,647 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Spokane International Academy
Standard public school
824 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hamblen Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hutton Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mullan Road Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spokane Virtual Academy
How many students attend Spokane Virtual Academy?
Spokane Virtual Academy has 247 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spokane Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spokane Virtual Academy is 22.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spokane Virtual Academy?
59.6% of students at Spokane Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spokane Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Spokane Virtual Academy is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spokane Virtual Academy?
Spokane Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spokane Virtual Academy rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Spokane Virtual Academy ranks #48 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is Spokane Virtual Academy a good school?
Spokane Virtual Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides Spokane Virtual Academy, Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students), North Central High School (1,647 students), and Ferris High School (1,644 students). See the Spokane School District district page for the complete list.
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