Forney Virtual Academy serves 197 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forney Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Forney Virtual Academy's student population of 197 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forney Virtual Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
19%
54%
Black
18%
13%
White
58%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forney Virtual Academy?
197 students attend Forney Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Forney Virtual Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forney Virtual Academy?
Forney Virtual Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forney Virtual Academy offer ?
Forney Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forney Virtual Academy part of?
Forney Virtual Academy is part of Forney Independent School District.
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