At a glance
Reported students
1,801
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
32.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 75 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,031.5
Idaho Virtual Academy: 1,801 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
32.6:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- 2,026
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
What the reported data says about Idaho Virtual Academy
Idaho Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Meridian. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.. NCES reports 1,801 students for 2024–25.
Among 75 combined / other schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 207 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 32.6:1, above the Idaho median of 15:1 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 White (73.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.1%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. 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, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Idaho Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 32.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.25 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 3.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.9%
- Hispanic18.1%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Idaho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Prep: Online School Other · Charter · Gem Prep: Online LLC | PK–12 | 378 | 0.3 mi |
| Gem Prep: Meridian Other · Charter · Gem Prep: Meridian LLC | KG–12 | 506 | 0.3 mi |
| Project Impact STEM Academy Other · Charter · Project Impact STEM Academy Inc. | KG–12 | 227 | 2.5 mi |
| Gem Prep: Meridian South Other · Charter · Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC | KG–11 | 458 | 3 mi |
| Inspire Virtual Charter School Other · Charter · Inspire Academics Inc. | KG–12 | 1,210 | 3 mi |
| Compass Public Charter School Other · Charter · Compass Public Charter School Inc. | KG–12 | 1,265 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Idaho Virtual Academy
What grades does Idaho Virtual Academy serve?
Idaho Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Idaho Virtual Academy Inc..
How many students attend Idaho Virtual Academy?
Idaho Virtual Academy reported 1,801 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 75 Idaho combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,026 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Idaho Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 32.6:1, based on 1,801 students and 55.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Idaho Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Idaho Virtual Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Idaho Virtual Academy in?
Idaho Virtual Academy is part of Idaho Virtual Academy Inc., based in Meridian, ID, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Idaho Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gem Prep: Online School (0.3 mi), Gem Prep: Meridian (0.3 mi), Project Impact STEM Academy (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.