Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Iss Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iss Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Iss Virtual Academy's student population of 147 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Iss Virtual Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iss Virtual Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
11%
25%
White
63%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iss Virtual Academy's ranking?
Iss Virtual Academy is ranked #981 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iss Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Iss Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Iss Virtual Academy?
147 students attend Iss Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Iss Virtual Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iss Virtual Academy?
Iss Virtual Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Iss Virtual Academy offer ?
Iss Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Iss Virtual Academy part of?
Iss Virtual Academy is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools School District.
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