About Us

Admissions

Explore everything Virtual Innovators Academy has to offer!

Note: All applicants are required to attend a virtual open house session.

The FIRST Fully Virtual School in the New York City Department of Education!

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high school students with a rigorous, personalized, and state-of-the-art virtual learning experience emphasizing a project-based learning approach. We are reimagining education to ensure that our students are future-ready by providing access to a digital learning environment that is student-centered, career-connected, rigorous, and culturally responsive.

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Vision & Values

At VIA, our vision is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, culturally relevant problem-solving, and design thinking. We aim to create community members who are empowered to improve humanity and make a positive impact on the world.

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Unique Features

As a fully virtual high school, there are numerous unique elements of the VIA experience:

Apply to Virtual Innovators Academy

Now Accepting Incoming 9th and 10th Grade Students for the 2026-2027 School Year!

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Create an account on myschools.nyc and select Virtual Innovators Academy using code X36V.

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The counselor at your current school can assist in completing the necessary application materials.

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Staff at a Family Welcome Center can assist you in completing the application process.

Have Questions?

Contact us to learn more about our offerings and receive application assistance!

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