Gary Virtual Academy serves 140 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gary Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Gary Virtual Academy's student population of 140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gary Virtual Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
90%
13%
White
1%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gary Virtual Academy?
140 students attend Gary Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Gary Virtual Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Gary Virtual Academy offer ?
Gary Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gary Virtual Academy part of?
Gary Virtual Academy is part of Gary Community School Corp School District.
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