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Burke Virtual Academy

Heritage Middle School, 1951 E
Valdese, NC 28690
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Tel: (828) 448-3175
bcva.burke.k12.nc.us
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burke Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (24-25)
25 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2023-2025)

YearBurke Virtual Academy
202525
202425
2023119
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2023-2025)

YearBurke Virtual Academy
20252
20242
20237
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Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2023-2025)

YearBurke Virtual AcademyNorth CarolinaBurke County Schools
202513:115:1
202413:115:116:1
202317:115:116:1
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American Indian
(24-25)
n/a
1%
Asian
(24-25)
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2023-2025)

YearBurke Virtual AcademyNorth CarolinaBurke County Schools
20254%5%
20244%4%6%
20237%4%6%
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Hispanic
(24-25)
4%
22%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2023-2025)

YearBurke Virtual AcademyNorth CarolinaBurke County Schools
20254%22%
20244%21%20%
202310%20%20%
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Black
(24-25)
4%
24%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2023-2025)

YearBurke Virtual AcademyNorth CarolinaBurke County Schools
20254%24%
20244%25%4%
20237%25%4%
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White
(24-25)
84%
42%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2023-2025)

YearBurke Virtual AcademyNorth CarolinaBurke County Schools
202584%42%
202484%43%63%
202371%44%63%
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Hawaiian
(24-25)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)
4%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2023-2025)

YearBurke Virtual AcademyNorth CarolinaBurke County Schools
20254%6%
20244%6%7%
20235%6%7%
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n/a
0.72

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2023-2024)

YearBurke Virtual AcademyNorth CarolinaBurke County Schools
20240.290.710.56
20230.480.710.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
56%
72%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2023-2025)

YearBurke Virtual AcademyNorth CarolinaBurke County Schools
202556%72%
202456%68%97%
202358%57%64%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Burke County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Burke Virtual Academy?
25 students attend Burke Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Burke Virtual Academy students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Burke Virtual Academy offer ?
Burke Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Burke Virtual Academy part of?
Burke Virtual Academy is part of Burke County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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