Houston County Virtual Academy serves 13 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Houston County Virtual Academy's student population of 13 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houston County Virtual Academy is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Houston County Virtual Academy?
13 students attend Houston County Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Houston County Virtual Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston County Virtual Academy?
Houston County Virtual Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Houston County Virtual Academy offer ?
Houston County Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Houston County Virtual Academy part of?
Houston County Virtual Academy is part of Houston County School District.
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