Fort Smith Virtual Academy serves 79 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Smith Virtual Academy's student population of 79 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Smith Virtual Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
12%
19%
White
43%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
24%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fort Smith Virtual Academy?
79 students attend Fort Smith Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fort Smith Virtual Academy students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Smith Virtual Academy?
Fort Smith Virtual Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Smith Virtual Academy offer ?
Fort Smith Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fort Smith Virtual Academy part of?
Fort Smith Virtual Academy is part of Fort Smith School District.
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