At a glance
Reported students
155
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
38.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
693.5
Florence Virtual Academy: 155 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
38.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 324
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 36:1
What the reported data says about Florence Virtual Academy
Florence Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in San Tan Valley. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Florence Unified School District (4437). NCES reports 155 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 38.8:1, above the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.1%) and White (40%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Florence Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 38.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40%
- Hispanic47.1%
- Black7.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Florence Unified School District (4437)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mountain Vista Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
163 reported students
Anthem Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–09
722 reported students
Early Childhood Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
164 reported students
San Tan Mountain Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
Enrollment not reported
Florence Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
Enrollment not reported
Magma Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
507 reported students
Public schools near Florence Virtual Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elementary School Elementary · Florence Unified School District (4437) | PK–08 | 805 | under 0.1 mi |
| Florence High School High · Florence Unified School District (4437) | 07–12 | 857 | 0.5 mi |
| CAVIT - Florence Unified High · Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| Anthem Elementary School Other · Florence Unified School District (4437) | PK–09 | 722 | 5.6 mi |
| American Leadership Academy Anthem South K-12 Other · Charter · American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) | KG–12 | 1,079 | 6.7 mi |
| Coolidge Virtual Academy Other · Coolidge Unified District (4442) | KG–12 | 106 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Florence Virtual Academy
What grades does Florence Virtual Academy serve?
Florence Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Florence Unified School District (4437).
How many students attend Florence Virtual Academy?
Florence Virtual Academy reported 155 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 324 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Florence Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 38.8:1, based on 155 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Florence Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Florence Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Florence Unified School District (4437) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Florence Virtual Academy in?
Florence Virtual Academy is part of Florence Unified School District (4437), based in Florence, AZ, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Florence Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Florence Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Florence High School (0.5 mi), CAVIT - Florence Unified (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.