Fort Smith Virtual Academy serves 133 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Smith Virtual Academy's student population of 133 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Smith Virtual Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
8%
19%
White
45%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fort Smith Virtual Academy?
133 students attend Fort Smith Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fort Smith Virtual Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Smith Virtual Academy?
Fort Smith Virtual Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Smith Virtual Academy offer ?
Fort Smith Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fort Smith Virtual Academy part of?
Fort Smith Virtual Academy is part of Fort Smith School District.
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