Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Orange County Schools Online 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 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1584 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
24%
25%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange County Schools Online Academy's ranking?
Orange County Schools Online Academy is ranked #1584 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange County Schools Online Academy?
The graduation rate of Orange County Schools Online Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Orange County Schools Online Academy?
182 students attend Orange County Schools Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Orange County Schools Online Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Orange County Schools Online Academy offer ?
Orange County Schools Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Orange County Schools Online Academy part of?
Orange County Schools Online Academy is part of Orange County Schools School District.
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