Watauga Virtual Academy

Summary:

Watauga Virtual Academy is a public virtual elementary school serving grades K-8 in Boone, North Carolina, with a small student population of 44 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Watauga County Schools district, which is ranked 47 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Watauga Virtual Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.82%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 69.55% to 96.79% white students. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Watauga County Schools district and the state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 8th grade math, Watauga Virtual Academy had 37.5% proficiency compared to 56.7% for the district and 46.9% for the state. Additionally, Watauga Virtual Academy has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.64%) compared to the district average of 47.28%, but a lower student-teacher ratio of 4.4 compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 7.5 to 13.9.

Watauga Virtual Academy's test scores are consistently lower than the nearby traditional public schools in the Watauga County Schools district, such as Bethel Elementary, Mabel Elementary, and Hardin Park Elementary, which generally outperform the virtual school across all grade levels and subjects. The racial makeup of Watauga Virtual Academy is also significantly different from the surrounding schools, with a much higher percentage of white students, which may suggest challenges in reaching a diverse student population through a virtual learning model.


Detail:

Public, Virtual K-8

 175 Pioneer Trail
       Boone, NC  28607


(828) 264-7190

District: Watauga County Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  4.4 Help
Number of students:  44

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Two or more races:
9.1%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Watauga Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Watauga Virtual Academy ranks better than 56.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.42. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Watauga Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Watauga Virtual Academy 345th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Watauga Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Watauga County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Watauga County Schools 47th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Watauga Virtual Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.53 910th 1514 39.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Watauga Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Watauga Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.08 165th 786 79.0%
2024 54.42 345th 793 56.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Watauga Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.56 602nd 751 19.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Watauga Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.05 425th 652 34.8%
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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 Watauga Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 69 6 4 5 0 0 2 0 86
2023 36 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 44

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 Watauga Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2022 86 9.9 8.6 17.4
2023 44 10.0 4.4 38.6

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 Watauga Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2022 86 9.9 8.6 17.4
2023 44 10.0 4.4 38.6

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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In the 2022-23 school year, 44 students attended Watauga Virtual Academy.

Students at Watauga Virtual Academy are 82% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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