NEVADA VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Nevada Virtual Academy is a public charter school that is part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 2,097 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, Nevada Virtual Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact Nevada Virtual Academy at (702) 407-1825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 407-1825
NEVADA VIRTUAL ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Las Vegas, NV with about 2,097 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Nevada Department of Education - District:
- State Sponsored Charter Schools
- Total Students:
- 2,097
- Teachers:
- 73
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Virtual with face to face options
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,097 students
- White
- 48.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.2%
- Black or African American
- 17.3%
- Asian
- 5.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Female
- 53.6%
- Male
- 46.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.