NC VIRTUAL ACADEMY

NC Virtual Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the NC Virtual Academy school district, located in Durham, NC with about 2,068 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 74 teachers, NC Virtual Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students across the state in grades K–12. Operating as a virtual learning institution, the school provides a flexible, home-based educational environment that allows families to tailor their student’s learning experience to their individual needs. The curriculum is delivered by certified North Carolina teachers who support students through a combination of live virtual instruction, recorded lessons, and interactive online tools, aiming to provide a rigorous academic program that prepares students for college and career success.

As a public charter school, NCVA is funded by the state but operates independently, focusing on personalized learning paths that can accommodate students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting, those who require more flexibility due to extracurricular commitments, or those seeking a non-traditional academic environment. The school emphasizes a partnership between parents—who often act as "Learning Coaches"—and professional educators. By leveraging the robust K12 curriculum, NCVA aims to provide an accessible, high-quality education that maintains standard state educational requirements while utilizing modern technology to bridge geographical gaps for students across North Carolina.

For more information, contact NC Virtual Academy at (919) 346-0121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.