At a glance
Reported students
315
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana other enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 80 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
477
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy: 315 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 26.5:1
What the reported data says about Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades 04–12 in Fort Wayne. It is one of 51 current school records connected to Fort Wayne Community Schools. NCES reports 315 students for 2024–25.
Among 80 combined / other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Indiana median of 13.1:1 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 (40%) and Black (22.2%). English learners represent 19.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.03 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black22.2%
- Asian7.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial12.1%
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
No students enrolled 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 Fort Wayne Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Adams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
John S Irwin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
302 reported students
Lindley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Bloomingdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
331 reported students
Indian Village Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
331 reported students
South Wayne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Public schools near Fort Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthis Career Center High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Smith Academy for Excellence Other · Charter · Smith Academy for Excellence | KG–12 | 64 | 0.6 mi |
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Fort Wayne Community Schools | PK–05 | 206 | 0.8 mi |
| Amp Lab at Electric Works High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 11–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Bunche Elementary School Elementary · Fort Wayne Community Schools | PK–KG | 234 | 1 mi |
| EACS Early Childhood Preschool Other · East Allen County Schools | PK–PK | 63 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
What grades does Fort Wayne Virtual Academy serve?
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy reports grades 04–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Fort Wayne Community Schools.
How many students attend Fort Wayne Virtual Academy?
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy reported 315 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 80 Indiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 292 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 315 students and 18.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fort Wayne Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Wayne Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fort Wayne Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fort Wayne Virtual Academy in?
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, based in Fort Wayne, IN, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fort Wayne Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Anthis Career Center (0.1 mi), Smith Academy for Excellence (0.6 mi), Washington Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.