Pike County Virtual Academy serves 91 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike County Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pike County Virtual Academy's student population of 91 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pike County Virtual Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pike County Virtual Academy?
91 students attend Pike County Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Pike County Virtual Academy students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pike County Virtual Academy?
Pike County Virtual Academy has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pike County Virtual Academy offer ?
Pike County Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pike County Virtual Academy part of?
Pike County Virtual Academy is part of Pike County School District.
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