Enrollment
100
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390451606086
Youngstown Virtual Academy — Youngstown, OH
Federal NCES profile for Youngstown Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Youngstown Virtual Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Youngstown Virtual Academy reports 100 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 83% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 111% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 85.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Youngstown City spends $34,449 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.8% from local sources (property taxes), 38.7% from the state, and 43.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Youngstown Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.5:1 | ▲ 83% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
33.5:1
students per teacher
— 83% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
85.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$34,449
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 100 Top 7% in Ohio — larger than 93% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 33.5:1 +83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390451606086
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 85.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Youngstown City, which includes Youngstown Virtual Academy.
$34,449
Per student
+104%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+77%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
Similar other schools in Youngstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austintown Elementary School
Standard public school
996 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
E J Blott Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 18.4:1 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 14.6:1 students per teacher
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
M L King Elementary School
Standard public school
307 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youngstown Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Youngstown Virtual Academy is 33.5:1, which is 83% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Youngstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youngstown Virtual Academy?
Youngstown Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.