Virtual Academy School serves 39 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virtual Academy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Virtual Academy School's student population of 39 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virtual Academy School is 0.69, 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
n/a
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
46%
25%
White
26%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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 Virtual Academy School?
39 students attend Virtual Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Virtual Academy School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Virtual Academy School offer ?
Virtual Academy School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Virtual Academy School part of?
Virtual Academy School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.
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