Mcdowell Virtual Academy serves 175 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdowell Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mcdowell Virtual Academy's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcdowell Virtual Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
175 students attend Mcdowell Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mcdowell Virtual Academy students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Virtual Academy offer ?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mcdowell Virtual Academy part of?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.
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