Serving 429 students in grades 6-12, Onslow Virtual Secondary 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 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onslow Virtual Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Onslow Virtual Secondary's student population of 429 students has declined by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Onslow Virtual Secondary 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 Onslow Virtual Secondary is 0.66, 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
#1365 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
22%
25%
White
51%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onslow Virtual Secondary's ranking?
Onslow Virtual Secondary is ranked #1365 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Onslow Virtual Secondary often compared to?
Onslow Virtual Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Myers Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onslow Virtual Secondary?
The graduation rate of Onslow Virtual Secondary is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Onslow Virtual Secondary?
429 students attend Onslow Virtual Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Onslow Virtual Secondary students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onslow Virtual Secondary?
Onslow Virtual Secondary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Onslow Virtual Secondary offer ?
Onslow Virtual Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Onslow Virtual Secondary part of?
Onslow Virtual Secondary is part of Onslow County Schools School District.
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