IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY

IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY is a Title I public charter school that is part of the IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY INC. school district, located in MERIDIAN, ID with about 1,656 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY (IDVA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students in grades K–12 across the state of Idaho. Authorized by the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, the school utilizes a personalized learning approach to deliver curriculum primarily through the Stride K12 platform. By leveraging a virtual classroom environment, IDVA provides students with the flexibility to learn from home while remaining connected to state-certified teachers, academic coaches, and a structured, standards-aligned educational program.

The school is designed to cater to a diverse range of learners, including those who may benefit from an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar setting, such as students who require accelerated learning, need extra support, or live in geographically isolated areas. In addition to core academics, IDVA often integrates extracurricular opportunities and community-based events to foster student engagement. By combining technology with a collaborative model involving students, teachers, and "learning coaches" (typically parents or guardians), IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY aims to provide a comprehensive, flexible, and supportive pathway for academic success.

For more information, contact IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY at (208) 322-3559 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.