Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Iss Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Iss Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
15:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
8%
24%
White
69%
42%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iss Virtual Academy's ranking?
Iss Virtual Academy is ranked #981 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iss Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Iss Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Iss Virtual Academy?
138 students attend Iss Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Iss Virtual Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iss Virtual Academy?
Iss Virtual Academy has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Iss Virtual Academy offer ?
Iss Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Iss Virtual Academy part of?
Iss Virtual Academy is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools.
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