Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is a public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Concord, North Carolina, which is part of the Cabarrus County Schools district. The school has seen fluctuations in its racial makeup and the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years.
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to the overall Cabarrus County Schools district and the state of North Carolina. While the school has outperformed the state average in several grade levels for mathematics and reading, it has generally underperformed compared to the district average. However, the school has had strong performance in science, exceeding both the district and state averages in 5th and 8th grade. In end-of-course exams, the school has had mixed results, with stronger performance in English II but lower performance in Biology, Math I, and Math III. The school's student-teacher ratio has decreased significantly over the past three years, going from 26.1 students per teacher to 12.2 students per teacher, which is lower than the district and many nearby schools.
When compared to nearby alternative and charter schools, such as Community School of Davidson, Corvian Community School, and Lake Norman Charter, Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy generally underperforms on state assessments, particularly in mathematics. These nearby schools have significantly higher proficiency rates across grade levels and subject areas. The mixed academic performance of Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy, along with the fluctuations in its racial makeup and free/reduced lunch rates, suggest the school is still finding its footing in providing quality virtual education to its diverse student population.
Cabarrus County Schools
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy ranks 885th of 1505 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy.
Students at Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy are 48% White, 25% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.