How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy | IC Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Asheville, NC | Asheville, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 296 | 1,239 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.4% | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy | IC Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,585 | $10,022 |
| District | Buncombe County Schools | Invest Collegiate - Imagine |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy | IC Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.7% | 74.9% |
| African American | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy | IC Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 247:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.6% | 20.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 20 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.