At a glance
Reported students
136
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia other enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 51 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
Richmond Virtual Academy: 136 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
5.9:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Richmond Virtual Academy
Richmond Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Richmond. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Richmond City Public Schools. NCES reports 136 students for 2024–25.
Among 51 combined / other schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 192 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.9:1, below the Virginia median of 11:1 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 Black (76.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Richmond Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 5.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.2 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
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic11%
- Black76.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
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 Richmond City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maymont Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
143 reported students
Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
185 reported students
Summer Hill Preschool Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
192 reported students
Amelia Street Special Education
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Richmond Technical Center
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Pre-School Dev. Center
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Richmond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Special Ed Ctr Other · Richmond City Public Schools | Not reported | — | 0.4 mi |
| Mary Scott Preschool Other · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–PK | — | 0.7 mi |
| Thirteen Acres Special Education Center Other · Richmond City Public Schools | Not reported | — | 1.1 mi |
| Thrive Academy Other · Richmond City Public Schools | Not reported | — | 1.7 mi |
| Richmond Technical Center Other · Richmond City Public Schools | Not reported | — | 1.7 mi |
| The Governor's Career and Technical Education Academy for ST Other · Richmond City Public Schools | Not reported | — | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Virtual Academy
What grades does Richmond Virtual Academy serve?
Richmond Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Richmond City Public Schools.
How many students attend Richmond Virtual Academy?
Richmond Virtual Academy reported 136 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 51 Virginia combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richmond Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 5.9:1, based on 136 students and 23.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richmond Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richmond Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Richmond City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Richmond Virtual Academy in?
Richmond Virtual Academy is part of Richmond City Public Schools, based in Richmond, VA, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richmond Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Real Special Ed Ctr (0.4 mi), Mary Scott Preschool (0.7 mi), Thirteen Acres Special Education Center (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.