Watauga Virtual Academy serves 86 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watauga Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Watauga Virtual Academy's student population of 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Watauga Virtual Academy is 0.35, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
7%
25%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Watauga Virtual Academy?
86 students attend Watauga Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Watauga Virtual Academy students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watauga Virtual Academy?
Watauga Virtual Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watauga Virtual Academy offer ?
Watauga Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watauga Virtual Academy part of?
Watauga Virtual Academy is part of Watauga County Schools School District.
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