Enrollment
2,461
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durham, NC
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Carolina Cyber Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370038603361Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Carolina Cyber Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #12 of 33
- schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 2,461
- students enrolled
North Carolina Cyber Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Carolina Cyber Academy ranks #12 of 33 schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: North Carolina Cyber Academy · North Carolina
NCES ID 370038603361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
136.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Carolina Cyber Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Carolina Cyber Academy
North Carolina Cyber Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Durham, North Carolina, enrolling 2,461 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,461 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding North Carolina Cyber Academy spends $8,974 per pupil, 25% below the North Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Durham's public schools, it stands alongside Nc Virtual Academy (3,482 students): North Carolina Cyber Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 24.7:1).
North Carolina Cyber Academy is a single-school charter district, so North Carolina Cyber Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 2,461 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in North Carolina, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Carolina Cyber Academy compares
North Carolina Cyber Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,461 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,461
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, North Carolina Cyber Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Carolina Cyber Academy, which includes North Carolina Cyber Academy.
$8,974
Per student
-25%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.7%
State 82.6%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Durham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nc Virtual Academy
Standard public school
3,482 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Durham School of the Arts
Standard public school
1,764 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Voyager Academy
Standard public school
1,360 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Excelsior Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,032 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Durham Charter School
Standard public school
1,010 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Pearsontown Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Cyber Academy
How many students attend North Carolina Cyber Academy?
North Carolina Cyber Academy has 2,461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durham, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Carolina Cyber Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Carolina Cyber Academy is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Carolina Cyber Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Carolina Cyber Academy is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Carolina Cyber Academy?
North Carolina Cyber Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Carolina Cyber Academy rank among schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, North Carolina Cyber Academy ranks #12 of 33 schools in Durham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Durham on the city page.
Is North Carolina Cyber Academy a good school?
North Carolina Cyber Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Carolina Cyber Academy?
None; North Carolina Cyber Academy is a single-school charter district, and North Carolina Cyber Academy is its only campus.
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