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Public other school · Gary Community School Corp

Gary Virtual Academy

Grades KG–12 · Gary, IN · NCES 180387002684

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

45

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

2.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana other enrollment

24th percentile

Compared with 80 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

365

Gary Virtual Academy: 45 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

20:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Gary Virtual Academy

Gary Virtual Academy is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Gary. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Gary Community School Corp. NCES reports 45 students for 2024–25.

Among 80 other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (86.7%) and multiracial (6.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Gary Virtual Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
6.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
62.2%
Lunch program
No

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White4.4%
  • Hispanic2.2%
  • Black86.7%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported as offered

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Gary Community School Corp

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Gary Career Center

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0 reported students

Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

231 reported students

Banneker Elementary at Marquette

Elementary · Grades KG–05

293 reported students

Bailly Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

355 reported students

Gary Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

365 reported students

Beveridge Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

374 reported students

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