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Charter school · Nc Virtual Academy · Durham, North Carolina

Nc Virtual Academy

Nc Virtual Academy rates 3.6 on our ten-point scale and ranks 2,554 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
3.6this school

3.6 on a one-to-ten scale.

#2,554 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina

The brief

A charter school in Durham, NC where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,554 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina and 1 of 1 in Nc Virtual Academy.

Nc Virtual Academy is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math38%22 points below the North Carolina average of 60%2026 NC
Reading53%3 points below the North Carolina average of 56%2026 NC
In 2026, 38% of students were proficient in math and 53% in reading, against North Carolina averages of 60% and 56%.2026 NC; 72 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.9
25% of the rating
Academics
4.3
25% of the rating
College Readiness
3.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2015-2026) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2015-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Nc Virtual Academy and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$96,900
Median home value
$380,500
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
32
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
28
Some Transit
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
4,102/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Durham. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
0.3% participation · state average 3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. North Carolina Cyber Academy0.5 mi · charter
    4.2Compare →
  2. Nc Virtual Academythis school
    3.6
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Nc Virtual Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Nc Virtual Academy

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) is a tuition-free, full-time online public school serving students in grades K–12 1. The institution utilizes a K12-powered platform and employs North Carolina-licensed teachers to provide instruction 1. NCVA offers an engaging curriculum that includes enrichment programs, small group remediation, field trips, open houses, social events, and clubs 1. High school credit-bearing courses at the academy are approved by the NCAA, allowing student-athletes to prepare for college eligibility 1. Graduates of K12-powered schools may be eligible for a 20% tuition discount at Southern New Hampshire University 1. The school supports various learning paths, including an Occupational Course of Study, which allows students to gain business skills and pursue career-oriented projects alongside their academic requirements 1.
Sources (1)
  1. ncva.k12.com
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Nc Virtual Academy serve?

Nc Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Nc Virtual Academy?

Nc Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,959 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nc Virtual Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Nc Virtual Academy is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nc Virtual Academy rank in NC?

Nc Virtual Academy ranks #2,554 of 2,660 schools in NC.

What is Nc Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Nc Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Nc Virtual Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nc Virtual Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2026) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2026).

Is Nc Virtual Academy a charter school?

Yes, Nc Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Nc Virtual Academy a Title I school?

No, Nc Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
2,959
Student-teacher ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
129
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Virtual
Yes
Setting
Large City
County
Durham County
Phone
(919) 346-0121
4-year graduation
77.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$8,102
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 27713)
58,409
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
34.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.