Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Virtual Academy At Randolph 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Virtual Academy At Randolph ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Virtual Academy At Randolph's student population of 96 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Virtual Academy At Randolph 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 The Virtual Academy At Randolph is 0.64, 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
#2500 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Virtual Academy At Randolph's ranking?
The Virtual Academy At Randolph is ranked #2500 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend The Virtual Academy At Randolph?
96 students attend The Virtual Academy At Randolph.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of The Virtual Academy At Randolph students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Virtual Academy At Randolph?
The Virtual Academy At Randolph has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Virtual Academy At Randolph offer ?
The Virtual Academy At Randolph offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Virtual Academy At Randolph part of?
The Virtual Academy At Randolph is part of Randolph County School System School District.
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