NC Virtual Academy

School Overview
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.
3,047
Total Students
141.3
Full-Time Teachers
21.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NC Virtual Academy
Demographic Student Count
White1,297
Hispanic394
Black912
Asian45
Two or More338
American Indian49
Pacific Islander12
  • White
    1,297 (42.6 %)
  • Black
    912 (29.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    394 (12.9 %)
  • Two or More
    338 (11.1 %)
  • American Indian
    49 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    45 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: NC Virtual Academy
Phone: (919)346-0121
Website: http://ncva.k12.com/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 3,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 141.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 201
Grade 1 212
Grade 2 239
Grade 3 224
Grade 4 234
Grade 5 242
Grade 6 302
Grade 7 275
Grade 8 283
Grade 9 275
Grade 10 206
Grade 11 212
Grade 12 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NC Virtual Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten201
Grade 1212
Grade 2239
Grade 3224
Grade 4234
Grade 5242
Grade 6302
Grade 7275
Grade 8283
Grade 9275
Grade 10206
Grade 11212
Grade 12142
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NC Virtual Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,56251.3%
Male1,48548.7%