D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)

813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (17-18)
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(17-18)
6-9%
48%
(17-18)
10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(17-18)
5%
17%
Black
(17-18)
85%
26%
White
(17-18)
10%
49%
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
98%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy?
161 students attend D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy part of?
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.

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