Gaston Virtual Academy vs. Forestview High School
Should I attend Gaston Virtual Academy or Forestview High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gaston Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Forestview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gaston Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,018 students in grades 9-12, Forestview High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
739 students
1,018 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#356 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
59%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
68
-
Grade 4 Students
96
-
Grade 5 Students
97
-
Grade 6 Students
76
-
Grade 7 Students
71
-
Grade 8 Students
53
-
Grade 9 Students
65
292
Grade 10 Students
90
262
Grade 11 Students
69
242
Grade 12 Students
54
222
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
17%
% Black
31%
22%
% White
49%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
n/a
