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McDowell Virtual Academy

PublicGrades 6–12
Marion, North Carolina · McDowell County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students99
Student:Teacher49.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch64%
Title INo
McDowell Virtual Academy
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
99
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
64%-14.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
49.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

McDowell Virtual Academy is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Marion, North Carolina. The school enrolls 99 students. It is part of the McDowell County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
49.5:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictMcDowell County Schools
County37111
CityMarion
ZIP28752
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370294003609

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment99

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %64%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)