At a glance
Reported students
225
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Virtual Innovator's Academy: 225 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
8.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Virtual Innovator's Academy
Virtual Innovator's Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bronx. It is one of 52 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 8. NCES reports 225 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, below the New York median of 10.8:1 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 Black (25.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Virtual Innovator's Academy
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.9%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.1%
- Hispanic47.1%
- Black25.8%
- Asian6.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial3.6%
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.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 8
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Women's Academy of Excellence
High · Grades 09–12
168 reported students
Pelham Lab High School
High · Grades 09–12
285 reported students
Bronx Community High School
High · Grades 09–12
162 reported students
Bronx Arena High School
High · Grades 09–12
158 reported students
Gotham Collaborative High School
High · Grades 09–12
295 reported students
Schuylerville Preparatory High School
High · Grades 09–12
324 reported students
Public schools near Virtual Innovator's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Charter HS - Aeci High · Charter · NYC Charter HS - Aeci | 06–12 | 450 | 0.2 mi |
| United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II High · Charter · United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II | 09–12 | 492 | 0.3 mi |
| United Charter High School for the Humanities II High · Charter · United Charter High School for the Humanities II | 09–12 | 250 | 0.3 mi |
| Bronx International High School High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 411 | 0.3 mi |
| High School for Violin and Dance High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 106 | 0.3 mi |
| Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 445 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Virtual Innovator's Academy
What grades does Virtual Innovator's Academy serve?
Virtual Innovator's Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 8.
How many students attend Virtual Innovator's Academy?
Virtual Innovator's Academy reported 225 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Virtual Innovator's Academy?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 225 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Virtual Innovator's Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Virtual Innovator's Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 8 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Virtual Innovator's Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.9% 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 Virtual Innovator's Academy in?
Virtual Innovator's Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 8, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Virtual Innovator's Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NYC Charter HS - Aeci (0.2 mi), United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II (0.3 mi), United Charter High School for the Humanities II (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.