| Cover | Dec. 06, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 06, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VIRCO MFG. CORPORATION |
| City Area Code | (310) |
| Local Phone Number | 533-0474 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000751365 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-8777 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-1613718 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2027 Harpers Way |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90501 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Torrance |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | VIRC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --01-31 |
