Richmond Virtual Academy serves 183 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richmond Virtual Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
81%
22%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Richmond Virtual Academy?
183 students attend Richmond Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Richmond Virtual Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Virtual Academy?
Richmond Virtual Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richmond Virtual Academy offer ?
Richmond Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Richmond Virtual Academy part of?
Richmond Virtual Academy is part of Richmond City School District.
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