Nevada Virtual Academy

8645 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89123

Charter School 2,153 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Nevada Virtual Academy (NVVA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students across the state of Nevada. Operating as an extension of the public school system, it provides a flexible, home-based learning environment for students in grades K–12. The curriculum is delivered primarily through the K12 platform, which emphasizes personalized learning paths, interactive digital coursework, and a structured academic calendar that allows students to progress at a pace tailored to their individual needs.

The school is designed for families seeking an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting, catering to students who may require greater academic flexibility, including those who are advanced learners, athletes, performers, or those who benefit from a self-paced environment. While the instruction is online, NVVA maintains a formal educational structure by pairing students with state-certified teachers who provide support through virtual classrooms, regular check-ins, and consistent communication with both students and "learning coaches"—typically parents or guardians who supervise daily progress at home.

2,153

Total Students

63.2

Full-Time Teachers

34.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nevada Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	703
Hispanic	756
Black	491
Asian	109
Two or More	5
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	68

Hispanic
756 (35.1 %)
White
703 (32.7 %)
Black
491 (22.8 %)
Asian
109 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
68 (3.2 %)
American Indian
19 (0.9 %)
Two or More
5 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS
Phone:	(702)407-1825
Website:	http://nevadavirtualacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	2,153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	823
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 137

Grade 7 273

Grade 8 405

Grade 9 344

Grade 10 378

Grade 11 378

Grade 12 238

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nevada Virtual Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	137
Grade 7	273
Grade 8	405
Grade 9	344
Grade 10	378
Grade 11	378
Grade 12	238

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nevada Virtual Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,120	52%
Male	1,031	47.9%
Not Specified	2	0.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)