Burke Virtual Academy serves 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burke Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Burke Virtual Academy's student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Burke Virtual Academy is 0.48, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
7%
25%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Burke Virtual Academy?
119 students attend Burke Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Burke Virtual Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burke Virtual Academy?
Burke Virtual Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burke Virtual Academy offer ?
Burke Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Burke Virtual Academy part of?
Burke Virtual Academy is part of Burke County Schools School District.
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