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Virtual Academy

601 N Cherry St. Suite 250
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 411 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 10:1 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 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Virtual Academy's student population of 411 students has grown by 20450% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.68, 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)
#2365 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Virtual Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of 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.
33%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of 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.
52%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of 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 Virtual Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Virtual Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Virtual Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Virtual Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in 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 Virtual Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(19-20)
<50%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Virtual Academy and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced 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 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?
411 students attend Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Virtual Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Academy?
Virtual Academy has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virtual Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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