Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Watauga 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watauga Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Watauga Virtual Academy's student population of 44 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watauga 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 Watauga Virtual Academy is 0.32, 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
#795 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
82%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watauga Virtual Academy's ranking?
Watauga Virtual Academy is ranked #795 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Watauga Virtual Academy?
44 students attend Watauga Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Watauga Virtual Academy students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watauga Virtual Academy?
Watauga Virtual Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watauga Virtual Academy offer ?
Watauga Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watauga Virtual Academy part of?
Watauga Virtual Academy is part of Watauga County Schools School District.
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