Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy is 0.30, 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.
What is Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy's ranking?
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy is ranked #881 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy?
266 students attend Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy?
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy offer ?
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy part of?
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