Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Orange County Schools Online 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange County Schools Online Academy's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Orange County Schools Online Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange County Schools Online Academy is 0.69, 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
#1584 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
24%
25%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange County Schools Online Academy's ranking?
Orange County Schools Online Academy is ranked #1584 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange County Schools Online Academy?
The graduation rate of Orange County Schools Online Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Orange County Schools Online Academy?
182 students attend Orange County Schools Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Orange County Schools Online Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Orange County Schools Online Academy offer ?
Orange County Schools Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Orange County Schools Online Academy part of?
Orange County Schools Online Academy is part of Orange County Schools School District.
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