Enrollment
745
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
67.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+280% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Riverview, Florida, enrolling 745 students.
Class loads run heavy: 67.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 280% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 745 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #202, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (34%) (diversity index 69/100).
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida.
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 Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida compares
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida.
$9,818
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~745 students)
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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.
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.
Is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida a good school?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida 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 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.
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