Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy

Charter School 2,239 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.
2,239
Total Students
104.8
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Demographic Student Count
White1,097
Hispanic98
Black869
Asian26
Two or More125
American Indian21
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,097 (49.0%)
  • Black
    869 (38.8%)
  • Two or More
    125 (5.6%)
  • Hispanic
    98 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    26 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    21 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
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: 2,239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 104.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,864
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 191
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 129
Grade 1 128
Grade 2 105
Grade 3 120
Grade 4 129
Grade 5 148
Grade 6 211
Grade 7 250
Grade 8 259
Grade 9 242
Grade 10 239
Grade 11 168
Grade 12 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten129
Grade 1128
Grade 2105
Grade 3120
Grade 4129
Grade 5148
Grade 6211
Grade 7250
Grade 8259
Grade 9242
Grade 10239
Grade 11168
Grade 12111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,19653.4%
Male1,04346.6%
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