PCS Virtual Academy

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PCS Virtual Academy ranks 215 th of 640 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

PCS Virtual Academy is a small public virtual school in Roxboro, North Carolina, serving grades PK-12 with a student population of 72 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Person County Schools district, which is ranked 101 out of 242 districts in the state.

PCS Virtual Academy has shown strong academic performance in several areas compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates in 7th-grade reading, Math III End-of-Course, and Math I End-of-Course. Additionally, the school has seen a significant decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 52.99% in 2021-2022 to only 4.17% in 2022-2023. The student-teacher ratio has also improved, decreasing from 16.7 in 2021-2022 to 7.2 in 2022-2023.

While the school has shown promising results, there are some areas of concern. The school's proficiency rates in 4th-grade mathematics and 8th-grade reading have been lower than the district and state averages, indicating a need to closely monitor and address any inconsistencies in student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school has seen a slight increase in the percentage of White students and a decrease in the percentage of African American students over the past two years, which may suggest a need to further examine the factors contributing to this shift in racial representation.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative PK, KG-12

1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573

(336) 599-1089

District: Person County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
215^th of 640 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 62

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.7%

African American:

16.1%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details PCS Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.52. (See more...)

Compare Details PCS Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.38. (See more...)

Compare Details PCS Virtual Academy ranks better than 66.4% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.18. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

PCS Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks PCS Virtual Academy 215^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See PCS Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Person County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Person County Schools 101^st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for PCS Virtual Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.52	889^th	1514	41.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for PCS Virtual Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	39.38	480^th	786	38.9%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at PCS Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	60.49	229^th	621	63.1%
2023	70.11	178^th	626	71.6%
2024	63.18	215^th	640	66.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at PCS Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	44.76	320^th	594	46.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for PCS Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	73	40	10	2	9	134
2023	43	16	5	1	7	72
2024	42	10	6	1	3	62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at PCS Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	134	8.0	16.7	53
2023	72	10.0	7.2	4.2
2024	62	9.0	6.8	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio PCS Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	134	8.0	16.7	53
2023	72	10.0	7.2	4.2
2024	62	9.0	6.8	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)	EOG Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	Total
PCS Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1010 Ridge Rd	Roxboro	27573	Person County	Person County Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(336) 599-1089	62	9	6.8	45.2%	42 (67.7%)	10 (16.1%)	6 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)								(n/a)	53.8	85.7	54.5	70.0

Frequently Asked Questions about PCS Virtual Academy

What district is PCS Virtual Academy in?

Person County Schools

How many students attend PCS Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 62 students attended PCS Virtual Academy.

What is the racial makeup of PCS Virtual Academy?

Students at PCS Virtual Academy are 68% White, 16% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is PCS Virtual Academy a good school?

PCS Virtual Academy ranks 215^th of 640 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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