Serving 150 students in grades 9-13, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy's student population of 150 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy's ranking?
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is ranked #210 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
150 students attend Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy offer ?
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy part of?
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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