Serving 2,523 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Carolina Cyber Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,523 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 52% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Carolina Cyber Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North Carolina Cyber Academy's student population of 2,523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
2,523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
North Carolina Cyber Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Carolina Cyber Academy is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1734 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
29%
25%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
52%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Carolina Cyber Academy's ranking?
North Carolina Cyber Academy is ranked #1734 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Carolina Cyber Academy often compared to?
North Carolina Cyber Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Nc Virtual Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Carolina Cyber Academy?
The graduation rate of North Carolina Cyber Academy is 52%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Carolina Cyber Academy?
2,523 students attend North Carolina Cyber Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of North Carolina Cyber Academy students are White, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Carolina Cyber Academy?
North Carolina Cyber Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Carolina Cyber Academy offer ?
North Carolina Cyber Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is North Carolina Cyber Academy part of?
North Carolina Cyber Academy is part of North Carolina Cyber Academy School District.
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