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Gaston Virtual Academy

1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gaston 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 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gaston Virtual Academy's student population of 462 students has grown by 550% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 1500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gaston 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 Gaston Virtual Academy is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1664 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gaston Virtual Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gaston Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gaston Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gaston Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gaston Virtual Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gaston Virtual Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gaston Virtual Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gaston Virtual Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gaston Virtual Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gaston Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gaston Virtual Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Gaston Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gaston Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaston Virtual Academy's ranking?
Gaston Virtual Academy is ranked #1664 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gaston Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Gaston Virtual Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Gaston Virtual Academy?
462 students attend Gaston Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gaston Virtual Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaston Virtual Academy?
Gaston Virtual Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gaston Virtual Academy offer ?
Gaston Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaston Virtual Academy part of?
Gaston Virtual Academy is part of Gaston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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