Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy serves 287 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy is 0.27, 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
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy?
287 students attend Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy?
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy offer ?
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy part of?
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.
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