RIVER VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
60 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Charter School 148 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
River Valley Virtual Academy (RVVA), located in Van Buren, Arkansas, is a specialized educational program operating under the Van Buren School District. It is designed to provide students with a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By leveraging a virtual curriculum, the academy offers students the ability to complete their coursework remotely, making it an ideal option for those who require a self-paced learning environment, have scheduling conflicts, or thrive better outside of a conventional school building.

Despite the digital nature of its instruction, the academy remains firmly integrated into the Van Buren School District, ensuring that students have access to district resources and support. The program is tailored to meet state educational standards while providing personalized pathways for students to earn their diplomas. Through its online platform, River Valley Virtual Academy aims to prepare students for future success by fostering independence, digital literacy, and time management skills.
148
Total Students
26.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    117 (79.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (11.5 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (8.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)471-3165
Website: http://#www.vbsd.us#
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 7
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 22
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 26
Gender Ratio