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Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Summary:

Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Asheville, North Carolina, with a student population of 266 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, reading, and science, consistently outperforming the Buncombe County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in these key areas.

The school's test scores are notably higher than the district and state averages, with 5th, 7th, and 3rd-7th grade math proficiency rates, 5th-8th grade reading proficiency rates, and 5th and 8th grade science proficiency rates that are significantly above the benchmarks. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 50%, indicating a diverse student population, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 19.7 compared to the district and state. When compared to nearby charter schools like FernLeaf and IC Imagine, Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy generally performs better in mathematics and reading proficiency rates, particularly in the upper grades.

While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas where it lags behind the district and state averages, such as 8th grade mathematics and End-of-Course exams in Biology, Math I, and Math III. Addressing these areas could further enhance the school's academic outcomes. Overall, Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy stands out as a high-performing virtual school within the FernLeaf Community Charter School and Invest Collegiate - Imagine districts, providing a valuable alternative educational option for families in the region.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 21 Trinity Chapel Rd
       Asheville, NC  28805-1936

(828) 255-5102

District: Buncombe County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
312th of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.5%
Hispanic:
12.1%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.1% Help


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Compare Details Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy ranks better than 79.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy ranks better than 61.7% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy ranks worse than 66.7% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.2. (See more...)
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Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy 312th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy 304th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy 427th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Buncombe County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buncombe County Schools 107th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.24 856th 1514 43.5%
2023 50.47 761st 1502 49.3%
2024 75.87 312th 1505 79.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.49 1007th 1194 15.7%
2023 20.68 1036th 1183 12.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.27 194th 786 75.3%
2023 57.28 310th 784 60.5%
2024 58.25 304th 793 61.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.36 260th 735 64.6%
2024 64.97 210th 743 71.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.25 187th 731 74.4%
2024 60.35 270th 738 63.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.22 138th 748 81.6%
2023 68.31 208th 747 72.2%
2024 29.96 550th 751 26.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.34 406th 658 38.3%
2023 38.17 423rd 656 35.5%
2024 34.88 443rd 652 32.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.08 376th 621 39.5%
2023 38.45 366th 626 41.5%
2024 32.20 427th 640 33.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.86 177th 544 67.5%
2023 42.53 293rd 597 50.9%
2024 24.13 471st 613 23.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.31 396th 594 33.3%
2023 30.87 411th 588 30.1%
2024 30.77 427th 602 29.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.48 352nd 585 39.8%
2023 51.62 263rd 602 56.3%
2024 31.66 415th 607 31.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.34 412th 534 22.8%
2023 29.10 402nd 537 25.1%
2024 17.62 481st 553 13.0%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 243 12 3 16 1 1 11 0 287
2023 220 9 0 28 1 0 8 0 266
2024 217 17 0 34 0 0 12 0 280

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 Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 287 12.6 22.7 25.4
2023 266 13.5 19.7 50
2024 280 14.4 19.3 51.1

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 Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 287 12.6 22.7 25.4
2023 266 13.5 19.7 50
2024 280 14.4 19.3 51.1

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.

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Students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy ranks 312th of 1505 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 280 students attended Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy.


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