XML 36 R1.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.8
Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
Sep. 05, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name VIRCO MFG CORPORATION  
Entity Central Index Key 0000751365  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2014  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Public Float $ 38  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   14,852,640