Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy

Charter School 2,235 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students across the state of Louisiana. By utilizing a virtual learning model, the school offers families an alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar classrooms, allowing students to access their curriculum from home. The program is designed to provide flexibility, enabling students to learn at an individualized pace while receiving instruction from state-certified teachers who facilitate lessons through an online platform.

Beyond its academic curriculum, LAVA emphasizes a supportive educational environment that integrates parental involvement as a core component of the learning process. The school aims to provide a personalized experience for students in grades K–12, offering various resources, virtual clubs, and community-building activities to ensure that students remain engaged despite the remote setting. By combining a digital-first approach with state-aligned academic standards, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy caters to students who may require a more personalized or flexible schedule than what is available in conventional school settings.
2,235
Total Students
79.5
Full-Time Teachers
28.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Demographic Student Count
White1,110
Hispanic89
Black875
Asian36
Two or More89
American Indian31
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,110 (49.7 %)
  • Black
    875 (39.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    89 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    89 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    36 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    31 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Phone: (504)322-7543
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 2,235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 79.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,864
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 191
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 121
Grade 1 120
Grade 2 117
Grade 3 115
Grade 4 114
Grade 5 150
Grade 6 224
Grade 7 257
Grade 8 259
Grade 9 243
Grade 10 245
Grade 11 150
Grade 12 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten121
Grade 1120
Grade 2117
Grade 3115
Grade 4114
Grade 5150
Grade 6224
Grade 7257
Grade 8259
Grade 9243
Grade 10245
Grade 11150
Grade 12120
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,17052.3%
Male1,06547.7%
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