Enrollment
100
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Youngstown, OH
Youngstown Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Youngstown Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390451606086
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youngstown Virtual Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 50:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 100
- students enrolled
Youngstown Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youngstown Virtual Academy ranks #11 of 11 schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451606086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
50:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+175% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Youngstown Virtual Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Youngstown Virtual Academy
Youngstown Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 100 students.
Class loads run heavy: 50:1 is larger than about 99% of Ohio schools and 175% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Ohio schools, with 100 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Youngstown City spends $27,187 per pupil, 86% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 43.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Youngstown's public schools, it stands alongside Austintown Elementary School (996 students): Youngstown Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (50:1 vs 17.8:1).
Youngstown City also operates East High School (612 students) and Chaney High (536 students) alongside Youngstown 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 Youngstown Virtual Academy compares
Youngstown Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 50:1 | ▲ 175% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
50:1
students per teacher
- 175% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
85.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,187
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
African American 51.0%
White 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Largest group: African American at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Youngstown Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Youngstown City, which includes Youngstown Virtual Academy.
$27,187
Per student
+86%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 38.7%
Federal 43.4%
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 Youngstown Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaney High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayen Early College Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Volney Rogers School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youngstown Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Youngstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austintown Elementary School
Standard public school
996 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
E J Blott Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 13:1 students per teacher
Volney Rogers School
Standard public school
326 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Harding Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 12:1 students per teacher
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
M L King Elementary School
Standard public school
307 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~100 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Youngstown Virtual Academy
How many students attend Youngstown Virtual Academy?
Youngstown Virtual Academy has 100 students enrolled. It is a public school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youngstown Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Youngstown Virtual Academy is 50:1, which is 175% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 218% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youngstown Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Youngstown Virtual Academy is African American at 51.0% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youngstown Virtual Academy?
Youngstown Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Youngstown Virtual Academy rank among schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Youngstown Virtual Academy ranks #11 of 11 schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Youngstown on the city page.
Is Youngstown Virtual Academy a good school?
Youngstown Virtual Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Youngstown City?
Besides Youngstown Virtual Academy, Youngstown City also operates East High School (612 students), Chaney High (536 students), and Rayen Early College Middle School (370 students). See the Youngstown City district page for the complete list.
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