Serving 13 students in grades 4-8, Alexander 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Alexander Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
8%
25%
White
61%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Virtual Academy's ranking?
Alexander Virtual Academy is ranked #1646 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Alexander Virtual Academy?
13 students attend Alexander Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Alexander Virtual Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Virtual Academy?
Alexander Virtual Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alexander Virtual Academy offer ?
Alexander Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Alexander Virtual Academy part of?
Alexander Virtual Academy is part of Alexander County Schools School District.
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