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ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY

Arkansas · Public School District
3
Schools
3,733
Students
$9,121
Per-Pupil Spend
-36% nat'l
69.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
66.0%
Graduation Rate
-20.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,733 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 66.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,121 is below the national average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMYCharterKG–051,041
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY JRCharter06–08997
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOLCharter09–121,695
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,121-36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
87%
State
87.0%
Local (property tax)
0.0%
Federal
13.0%

State funding accounts for 87% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
3,733
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate66.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 66.0%, graduation is 20.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,121, spending is 36% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY?
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY has 3 public schools, serving a total of 3,733 students.
What is the graduation rate for ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY?
The graduation rate is 66.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY spend per student?
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY spends $9,121 per pupil — 36% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY?
69% of students in ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY?
Yes — 3 of the 3 schools in ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY are charter schools.
What grade levels does ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY serve?
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY?
The median opportunity score across schools in ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.