Arizona Virtual Academy

Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405)

99 E VIRGINIA AVE STE 200
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

azva.k12.com/

Charter School 4,476 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students in grades K–12 throughout the state of Arizona. The school utilizes the Stride K12 curriculum to provide a flexible, home-based learning environment where students attend classes synchronously and asynchronously. By leveraging a virtual platform, the academy aims to accommodate a diverse range of learners, including those who may require more personalized pacing, have extracurricular commitments, or prefer an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting.

The educational model at AZVA emphasizes a collaborative partnership between state-certified teachers, students, and "Learning Coaches"—typically parents or guardians who supervise daily progress at home. In addition to core academic subjects, the school provides access to a variety of electives, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and career-readiness programs. By combining structured teacher-led instruction with the convenience of virtual learning, Arizona Virtual Academy strives to foster student independence while maintaining state-aligned academic standards.

4,476

Total Students

157.2

Full-Time Teachers

28.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arizona Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,527
Hispanic	1,038
Black	399
Asian	43
Two or More	299
American Indian	148
Pacific Islander	22

White
2,527 (56.5%)
Hispanic
1,038 (23.2%)
Black
399 (8.9%)
Two or More
299 (6.7%)
American Indian
148 (3.3%)
Asian
43 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
22 (0.5%)

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:	Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405)
Phone:	(602)476-1320
Website:	http://azva.k12.com/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	4,476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	157.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 215

Grade 1 297

Grade 2 297

Grade 3 304

Grade 4 345

Grade 5 342

Grade 6 364

Grade 7 467

Grade 8 433

Grade 9 361

Grade 10 365