Serving 967 students in grades Prekindergarten-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Virtual Academy's student population of 967 students has grown by 48250% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virtual Academy is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
48%
25%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Virtual Academy?
967 students attend Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Virtual Academy students are Black, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Academy?
Virtual Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virtual Academy offer ?
Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virtual Academy part of?
Virtual Academy is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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