How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gaston Virtual Academy | Webb Street School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gastonia, NC | Gastonia, NC |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 283 | 163 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.6% | 98.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gaston Virtual Academy | Webb Street School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,190 | $12,190 |
| District | Gaston County Schools | Gaston County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gaston Virtual Academy | Webb Street School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.7% | 49.1% |
| African American | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% | 17.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gaston Virtual Academy | Webb Street School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 245:1 | 162:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.0% | 35.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.