ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY JR

School Overview
Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA) is a public charter school that provides an online, tuition-free education to students across the state of Arkansas. Serving grades K-12, the school utilizes the Stride K12 curriculum, which is designed to provide a flexible, personalized learning experience that allows students to progress at their own pace. Because the program is entirely virtual, it serves as a popular alternative for families who require a non-traditional setting, such as those looking to avoid the constraints of a physical classroom or seeking a curriculum that can be tailored to individual student needs.

The school operates through a partnership between students, parents, and state-certified teachers who provide instruction, support, and guidance in a remote environment. While the administrative offices are located in Little Rock, the "classroom" exists online, relying on digital tools and platforms to facilitate daily lessons and assignments. ARVA emphasizes an active role for "Learning Coaches"—usually parents or guardians—who assist students at home with their daily coursework, ensuring that the school remains a collaborative effort between the home and the virtual campus.
997
Total Students
47.3
Full-Time Teachers
21.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY JR
Demographic Student Count
White640
Hispanic76
Black237
Asian7
Two or More18
American Indian17
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    640 (64.2 %)
  • Black
    237 (23.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    76 (7.6 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    17 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Phone: (501)664-4225
Website: http://www.arva.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 997
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 606
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 134
Grades Taught
Grade 6 273
Grade 7 319
Grade 8 405

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY JR
Grade Student Count
Grade 6273
Grade 7319
Grade 8405
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY JR
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female51351.5%
Male48448.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)