- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverview, FL
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147010691Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 67.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida ranks #14 of 14 schools in Riverview, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+544 students YoY
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+233.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+544 students YoY 120147010691 · Riverview, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
745 enr · 67.7:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+233.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 745
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida
745 students
What this shows Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida compares
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 67.7:1 | ▲ 280% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 83% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
67.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
67.7:1
students per teacher
- 280% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
White 34.0%
African American 26.7%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida
How many students attend Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida has 745 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), up 544.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is 67.7:1, which is 280% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 331% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida?
9.0% of students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment, in Riverview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida rank among schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida ranks #14 of 14 schools in Riverview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverview on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.