Enrollment
153
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Helens, OR
St. Helens Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for St. Helens Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411172001901
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Helens Virtual Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in St Helens · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 153
- students enrolled
St. Helens Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Helens Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 7 public schools in St Helens, OR.
School address
District: St Helens Sd 502 · Oregon
NCES ID 411172001901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Helens Virtual Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Helens Virtual Academy
St. Helens Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in St Helens, Oregon, enrolling 153 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Oregon schools and 45% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding St Helens Sd 502 spends $13,483 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens High School (823 students) and St Helens Middle School (563 students) alongside St. Helens 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 St. Helens Virtual Academy compares
St. Helens Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Oregon - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 153 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.
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 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, St. Helens Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Helens Sd 502, which includes St. Helens Virtual Academy.
$13,483
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 54.6%
Federal 15.3%
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 St. Helens Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Helens Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia City School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Helens Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~153 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St. Helens Virtual Academy
How many students attend St. Helens Virtual Academy?
St. Helens Virtual Academy has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Helens, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Helens Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Helens Virtual Academy is 25.5:1, which is 45% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Helens Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at St. Helens Virtual Academy is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in St Helens, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Helens Virtual Academy?
St. Helens Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 St. Helens Virtual Academy rank among public schools in St Helens?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Helens Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 7 public schools in St Helens, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St Helens on the city page.
Is St. Helens Virtual Academy a good school?
St. Helens Virtual Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon 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 St Helens Sd 502?
Besides St. Helens Virtual Academy, St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens High School (823 students), St Helens Middle School (563 students), and Mcbride Elementary School (452 students). See the St Helens Sd 502 district page for the complete list.
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