- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370045003578
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy ranks #13 of 13 schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045003578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370045003578 · Asheville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 22.8:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roberson High
Roberson High
1,479 students
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High
1,169 students
- Enka High
Enka High
1,051 students
- Erwin High
Erwin High
1,013 students
- North Buncombe
North Buncombe High
896 students
- This school 296
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy
296 students
What this shows Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy compares
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buncombe County Schools reports $13,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Asheville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ic Imagine
Standard public school
1,239 students 13:1 students per teacher
Estes Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
The Franklin School of Innovation
Standard public school
717 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Standard public school
590 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Oakley Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Haw Creek Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy
How many students attend Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy?
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy is 22.8:1, which is 44% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy?
48.1% of students at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy?
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy rank among schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy ranks #13 of 13 schools in Asheville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Asheville on the city page.
What other schools are in Buncombe County Schools?
Besides Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy, Buncombe County Schools also operates Roberson High (1,479 students), Reynolds High (1,169 students), and Enka High (1,051 students). See the Buncombe County Schools district page for the complete list.