Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillsboro Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillsboro Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Hillsboro Charter Academy's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillsboro Charter Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro Charter Academy is 0.30, 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
#93 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro Charter Academy's ranking?
Hillsboro Charter Academy is ranked #93 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hillsboro Charter Academy often compared to?
Hillsboro Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Middleburg Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro Charter Academy?
143 students attend Hillsboro Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hillsboro Charter Academy students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro Charter Academy?
Hillsboro Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillsboro Charter Academy offer ?
Hillsboro Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsboro Charter Academy part of?
Hillsboro Charter Academy is part of Loudoun County School District.
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