Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Virtual Academy's student population of 281 students has grown by 13950% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virtual Academy is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2365 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
46%
25%
White
24%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virtual Academy's ranking?
Virtual Academy is ranked #2365 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Virtual Academy?
281 students attend Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Virtual Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Academy?
Virtual Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Virtual Academy offer ?
Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Virtual Academy part of?
Virtual Academy is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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