At a glance
Reported students
482
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
529.5
Bethel Virtual Academy: 482 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. 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
- 921
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29.5:1
What the reported data says about Bethel Virtual Academy
Bethel Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Spanaway. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Bethel School District. NCES reports 482 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, below the Washington median of 23.5:1 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 (43.8%) and multiracial (18.9%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bethel Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.6 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 1.89 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.89
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White43.8%
- Hispanic18%
- Black6.4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander8.7%
- Multiracial18.9%
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
6 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 Bethel School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nelson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
497 reported students
Acceleration Academy
High · Grades 09–12
450 reported students
North Star Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
446 reported students
Naches Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Pioneer Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
524 reported students
Frederickson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Public schools near Bethel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle School Middle · Bethel School District | 06–08 | 857 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pioneer Valley Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 524 | 0.1 mi |
| North Star Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 446 | 1 mi |
| Puyallup Online Academy/POA Other · Puyallup School District | KG–12 | 199 | 6 mi |
| Orting Special Education Other · Orting School District | PK–PK | 0 | 6.1 mi |
| Hewins Early Learning Center Other · Franklin Pierce School District | PK–PK | 266 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Virtual Academy
What grades does Bethel Virtual Academy serve?
Bethel Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Bethel School District.
How many students attend Bethel Virtual Academy?
Bethel Virtual Academy reported 482 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 921 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethel Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 482 students and 23.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bethel Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bethel Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bethel Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.8% 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 Bethel Virtual Academy in?
Bethel Virtual Academy is part of Bethel School District, based in Spanaway, WA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bethel Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Liberty Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Pioneer Valley Elementary (0.1 mi), North Star Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.