- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Spokane Virtual Academy shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 530825003815 · Spokane, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 22.5:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Spokane Virtual Academy shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Spokane Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark High School
1,673 students
- North Central
North Central High School
1,647 students
- Ferris High Sc
Ferris High School
1,644 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
1,498 students
- Shadle Park Hi
Shadle Park High School
1,445 students
- This school 247
Spokane Virtual Academy
247 students
What this shows Spokane Virtual Academy reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spokane Virtual Academy compares
Spokane Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Spokane School District reports $18,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,647
- 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
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 (~247 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.