Is NC Virtual Academy a good school?

NC Virtual Academy ranks 958 th of 1505 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend NC Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,959 students attended NC Virtual Academy.

What is the racial makeup of NC Virtual Academy?

Students at NC Virtual Academy are 43% White, 30% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

NC Virtual Academy

Summary:

NC Virtual Academy is a public charter virtual school serving 3,047 students in grades K-12 in Durham, North Carolina, with a diverse student population. While the school offers a virtual learning option, it faces significant challenges in academic performance compared to nearby charter schools and state averages.

According to the key insights, NC Virtual Academy's test scores are significantly lower across most grade levels and subjects, with 3rd grade math proficiency at 42.3% compared to the state's 62.7%, and 8th grade math proficiency at 25.6% compared to the state's 46.9%. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 21.5 to 23.2, which is higher than the ratios of nearby charter schools like Woods Charter (9.4) and Durham Charter School (12.8), which may contribute to the lower academic performance.

Interestingly, the nearby charter schools, such as Woods Charter and Durham Charter School, significantly outperform NC Virtual Academy on test scores across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, another virtual public school in the Durham area, Ignite Online Academy, also struggles with lower test scores compared to the state and district averages, suggesting that the virtual school model may present unique challenges that impact academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

4220 NC Highway 55
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 346-0121

District: NC Virtual Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
958^th of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 2,959

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.7%

African American:

30.0%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details NC Virtual Academy ranks worse than 63.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.7. (See more...)

Compare Details NC Virtual Academy ranks worse than 67.8% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.31. (See more...)

Compare Details NC Virtual Academy ranks worse than 63.6% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at NC Virtual Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), African American (30%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at NC Virtual Academy is 22.8. (See more...)

Compare NC Virtual Academy employs 129.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

NC Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks NC Virtual Academy 958^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See NC Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks NC Virtual Academy 538^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See NC Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks NC Virtual Academy 407^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See NC Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2017	21.43	1197^th	1429	16.2%
2018	27.37	1116^th	1434	22.2%
2019	24.10	1204^th	1473	18.3%
2021	40.60	865^th	1489	41.9%
2022	35.22	1001^st	1514	33.9%
2023	40.87	917^th	1502	38.9%
2024	38.70	958^th	1505	36.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	35.52	67^th	86	22.1%
2019	20.32	92^nd	103	10.7%
2021	46.68	46^th	97	52.6%
2022	35.19	91^st	133	31.6%
2023	49.00	76^th	154	50.6%
2024	29.19	124^th	159	22.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.49	472^nd	801	41.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	31.37	1001^st	1332	24.8%
2019	20.29	1201^st	1361	11.8%
2021	44.58	700^th	1329	47.3%
2022	45.51	740^th	1366	45.8%
2023	48.98	737^th	1437	48.7%
2024	46.52	792^nd	1450	45.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	32.13	1051^st	1405	25.2%
2019	29.77	1082^nd	1424	24.0%
2021	45.03	753^rd	1440	47.7%
2022	39.57	894^th	1458	38.7%
2023	46.56	794^th	1459	45.6%
2024	41.97	867^th	1455	40.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	36.13	595^th	897	33.7%
2019	39.00	545^th	878	37.9%
2021	61.35	160^th	646	75.2%
2022	35.66	391^st	634	38.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	12.80	74^th	76	2.6%
2019	30.97	56^th	72	22.2%
2021	21.67	65^th	76	14.5%
2022	20.84	75^th	85	11.8%
2024	84.61	5^th	75	93.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	23.91	1160^th	1413	17.9%
2019	19.24	1242^nd	1430	13.1%
2021	36.00	903^rd	1444	37.5%
2022	30.74	1051^st	1464	28.2%
2023	33.56	1023^rd	1461	30.0%
2024	34.28	1001^st	1464	31.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	28.95	730^th	927	21.3%
2019	28.46	758^th	949	20.1%
2021	48.89	369^th	896	58.8%
2022	48.68	418^th	927	54.9%
2023	52.89	399^th	933	57.2%
2024	52.41	394^th	924	57.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	38.29	567^th	851	33.4%
2019	46.31	474^th	865	45.2%
2021	55.07	309^th	843	63.3%
2022	57.39	311^th	893	65.2%
2023	49.05	453^rd	915	50.5%
2024	47.98	479^th	951	49.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	13.48	1121^st	1178	4.8%
2019	12.26	1120^th	1183	5.3%
2021	24.86	948^th	1172	19.1%
2022	19.35	1053^rd	1194	11.8%
2023	24.39	993^rd	1183	16.1%
2024	26.81	944^th	1166	19.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2017	29.80	504^th	694	27.4%
2018	42.37	425^th	691	38.5%
2019	43.29	441^st	737	40.2%
2021	55.87	297^th	741	59.9%
2022	42.64	446^th	786	43.3%
2023	42.98	428^th	784	45.4%
2024	34.31	538^th	793	32.2%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	45.20	121^st	221	45.2%
2019	47.39	116^th	237	51.1%
2021	51.62	101^st	248	59.3%
2022	38.14	180^th	283	36.4%
2023	43.56	179^th	302	40.7%
2024	31.15	228^th	306	25.5%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.08	218^th	473	53.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	51.34	283^rd	604	53.1%
2019	47.45	344^th	639	46.2%
2021	59.90	190^th	633	70.0%
2022	51.33	298^th	689	56.7%
2023	48.69	350^th	735	52.4%
2024	41.25	431^st	743	42.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	40.08	437^th	656	33.4%
2019	42.32	422^nd	684	38.3%
2021	57.26	273^rd	706	61.3%
2022	44.46	399^th	733	45.6%
2023	46.53	387^th	731	47.1%
2024	32.99	509^th	738	31.0%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	70.55	61^st	475	87.2%
2019	54.91	166^th	504	67.1%
2021	56.84	123^rd	478	74.3%
2022	49.31	161^st	449	64.1%

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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.64	361^st	416	13.2%

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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	28.18	40^th	48	16.7%
2021	63.24	19^th	57	66.7%
2022	57.90	26^th	58	55.2%
2023	6.19	54^th	54	0.0%
2024	8.17	58^th	58	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	42.09	414^th	665	37.7%
2019	39.82	447^th	697	35.9%
2021	53.04	308^th	711	56.7%
2022	39.01	462^nd	748	38.2%
2023	38.07	467^th	747	37.5%
2024	33.33	522^nd	751	30.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	53.42	196^th	494	60.3%
2019	51.22	221^st	519	57.4%
2021	65.77	102^nd	533	80.9%
2022	44.81	269^th	550	51.1%
2023	46.99	260^th	559	53.5%
2024	43.69	298^th	560	46.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	51.49	215^th	472	54.4%
2019	54.82	181^st	493	63.3%
2021	78.63	61^st	522	88.3%
2022	72.25	97^th	541	82.1%
2023	59.81	173^rd	553	68.7%
2024	46.46	296^th	564	47.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	24.51	502^nd	596	15.8%
2019	24.33	526^th	624	15.7%
2021	39.59	382^nd	632	39.6%
2022	31.57	474^th	658	28.0%
2023	28.88	500^th	656	23.8%
2024	19.51	556^th	652	14.7%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	33.13	324^th	514	37.0%
2021	43.64	316^th	594	46.8%
2022	43.71	328^th	621	47.2%
2023	39.96	354^th	626	43.5%
2024	34.57	407^th	640	36.4%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	25.32	146^th	185	21.1%
2019	28.06	154^th	195	21.0%
2021	42.53	116^th	199	41.7%
2022	56.80	76^th	226	66.4%
2023	60.42	83^rd	249	66.7%
2024	37.38	173^rd	261	33.7%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.92	188^th	349	46.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	33.67	261^st	424	38.4%
2019	39.16	222^nd	446	50.2%
2021	49.06	124^th	432	71.3%
2022	50.86	222^nd	544	59.2%
2023	43.45	287^th	597	51.9%
2024	36.08	372^nd	613	39.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	40.10	272^nd	449	39.4%
2019	27.39	349^th	475	26.5%
2021	42.47	235^th	475	50.5%
2022	35.28	382^nd	594	35.7%
2023	35.81	377^th	588	35.9%
2024	30.26	433^rd	602	28.1%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	71.97	55^th	349	84.2%
2019	67.26	60^th	364	83.5%
2021	78.38	35^th	334	89.5%
2022	65.16	60^th	330	81.8%

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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.85	255^th	325	21.5%

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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.06	45^th	47	4.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	39.19	282^nd	463	39.1%
2019	39.03	271^st	488	44.5%
2021	42.55	218^th	481	54.7%
2022	51.54	256^th	585	56.2%
2023	42.63	320^th	602	46.8%
2024	37.41	375^th	607	38.2%

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Rank History for high school African American students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	45.59	155^th	359	56.8%
2019	41.10	165^th	369	55.3%
2021	61.69	68^th	364	81.3%
2022	55.07	142^nd	430	67.0%
2023	56.22	139^th	434	68.0%
2024	48.99	166^th	437	62.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	47.81	145^th	340	57.4%
2019	44.69	146^th	354	58.8%
2021	57.68	73^rd	370	80.3%
2022	52.53	161^st	436	63.1%
2023	57.42	145^th	449	67.7%
2024	46.38	205^th	454	54.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at NC Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	29.29	324^th	427	24.1%
2019	26.22	342^nd	444	23.0%
2021	31.46	278^th	439	36.7%
2022	33.19	369^th	534	30.9%
2023	23.72	434^th	537	19.2%
2024	23.62	450^th	553	18.6%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

Review counts

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Very good option for motivated kids. Very flexible. Nice teachers.
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Enrollment information for NC Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	987	283	23	101	26	4	11	1435
2017	1050	334	13	144	16	0	162	1719
2018	1229	436	19	193	22	1	168	2068
2019	1391	589	29	240	32	3	165	2449
2020	1380	603	27	299	38	5	258	2610
2021	1505	725	41	348	52	13	207	2891
2022	1528	983	75	454	45	11	307	3403
2023	1297	912	45	394	49	12	338	3047
2024	1264	889	45	408	49	7	297	2959

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at NC Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	1435	43.0	33.3	56.6
2017	1719	55.9	30.7	63.2
2018	2068	74.9	27.5	24.5
2019	2449	92.4	26.4	26.9
2020	2610	104.8	24.8	n/a
2021	2891	125.0	23.1	n/a
2022	3403	146.1	23.2	n/a
2023	3047	141.3	21.5	n/a
2024	2959	129.2	22.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio NC Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	1435	43.0	33.3	56.6
2017	1719	55.9	30.7	63.2
2018	2068	74.9	27.5	24.5
2019	2449	92.4	26.4	26.9
2020	2610	104.8	24.8	n/a
2021	2891	125.0	23.1	n/a
2022	3403	146.1	23.2	n/a
2023	3047	141.3	21.5	n/a
2024	2959	129.2	22.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on NC Virtual Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1204^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 917^th of 1502 Elementary schools	20.7%
Ranks 441^st of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 428^th of 784 Middle schools	5.2%
Ranks 324^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 354^th of 626 High schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (NC Virtual Academy)	28.8	44.8	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (NC Virtual Academy)	47.6	60.4	12.8%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (NC Virtual Academy)	26.5	33.5	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (NC Virtual Academy)	45.9	52.7	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (NC Virtual Academy)	26.7	38.6	11.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (NC Virtual Academy)	48.3	49.3	1%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (NC Virtual Academy)	51.7	66.2	14.5%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (NC Virtual Academy)	37.7	29.2	8.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (NC Virtual Academy)	67.6	52.2	15.4%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (NC Virtual Academy)	39.3	28.5	10.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (NC Virtual Academy)	70.5	49.2	21.3%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (NC Virtual Academy)	26.7	29.6	2.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (NC Virtual Academy)	53.8	57.9	4.1%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (NC Virtual Academy)	78.5	75.9	2.6%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%
End of Course Biology (NC Virtual Academy)	35	48.6	13.6%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (NC Virtual Academy)	68.8	60.5	8.3%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (NC Virtual Academy)	33	37.1	4.1%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (NC Virtual Academy)	21.5	44	22.5%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

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	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2449	3047	24.4%
African American	589	912	54.8%
American Indian	32	49	53.1%
Asian	29	45	55.2%
Hispanic	240	394	64.2%
Pacific Islander	3	12	300%
White	1391	1297	6.8%
Two or More Races	165	338	104.8%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
NC Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4220 NC Highway 55	Durham	27713	Durham County	NC Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(919) 346-0121	2,959	129	22.8		1,264 (42.7%)	889 (30.0%)	408 (13.8%)	45 (1.5%)	49 (1.7%)	7 (0.2%)	297 (10.0%)								(n/a)	43.5	58.5	31.5	46.3	42.3	41.1	36.3	38.5	33.6	25.6	49.0	59.4	42.6	53.3	45.8	41.2	63.2	62.1
North Carolina Cyber Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2800 Meridian Parkway	Durham	27713	Durham County	North Carolina Cyber Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(984) 262-9237	2,523	141	17.9		1,101 (43.6%)	720 (28.5%)	415 (16.4%)	64 (2.5%)	27 (1.1%)	8 (0.3%)	188 (7.5%)								(n/a)	49.2	68.8	29.5	48.9	39.8	34.2	40.0	43.0	31.5	28.2	36.4	49.1	46.4	51.7	47.8	54.5	61.0	63.5
Ignite Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	5321 Ephesus Church Rd.	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(919) 972-4400	369	38	9.7	59.3%	65 (17.6%)	183 (49.6%)	72 (19.5%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (11.7%)								(n/a)	19.4	60.5	23.7	11.4	28.6	17.4	34.6	42.4	33.3	20.0	35.7	34.8	61.5	42.4	46.7	40.0	76.9	57.5
Durham Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	807 West Chapel Hill Street	Durham	27701	Durham County	Durham Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 956-5599	777	63	12.3	98.6%	14 (1.8%)	166 (21.4%)	585 (75.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)								(n/a)	59.3	43.4	48.1	50.9	92.4	82.1	80.6	63.3	50.0	41.0	43.9	58.9	59.7	40.5	43.8	47.5	84.7	83.3
DPS Hospital School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	DUMC Room 3605	Durham	27710	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 684-5684	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																			$64,167	$195	$63,972
UNC Hospital School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	101 Manning Dr	Chapel Hill	27514	Orange County	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 966-5009	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																			$135,341	$129	$135,212
Voyager Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	101 Hock Parc Drive	Durham	27704	Durham County	Voyager Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 433-3301	1,363	103	13.2	22.0%	714 (52.4%)	352 (25.8%)	144 (10.6%)	45 (3.3%)	11 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	96 (7.0%)								(n/a)	60.9	67.0	74.1	76.6	74.3	69.3	65.0	67.3	83.2	73.7	54.5	75.2	63.1	63.5	81.2	77.8	68.9	98.0
Excelsior Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4100 N Roxboro Street	Durham	27704	Durham County	Excelsior Classical Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 213-8585	1,029	42	24.4		445 (43.2%)	207 (20.1%)	261 (25.4%)	16 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (9.6%)								(n/a)	70.0	50.0	48.9	58.3	62.5	55.6	50.0	50.0	46.7	47.2	59.4	65.6	53.3	55.7	45.7	55.8	72.8	74.2
Triangle Math and Science Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	312 Gregson Dr.	Cary	27511	Wake County	Triangle Math and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 388-0077	1,341	79	17.0		338 (25.2%)	135 (10.1%)	60 (4.5%)	633 (47.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	174 (13.0%)								(n/a)	69.2	98.1	70.8	96.4	95.2	88.5	94.3	84.1	97.1	88.8	83.8	90.4	88.7	86.0	89.4	93.5	91.5
Woods Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	160 Woodland Grove Ln	Chapel Hill	27516	Orange County	Woods Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 960-8353	512	56	9.1		364 (71.1%)	26 (5.1%)	56 (10.9%)	28 (5.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.0%)								(n/a)	83.0	93.2	70.6	85.1	97.2	94.3	72.5	75.0	77.5	77.5	89.2	91.4	80.0	75.0	65.0	90.0	82.5	92.5

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