Craven Virtual Academy

Craven Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades 4-12 in New Bern, North Carolina, with an enrollment of 134 students. While the school has generally higher graduation rates than the Craven County Board of Education district and the state average, its academic performance, particularly in math, is significantly lower than its counterparts.

Craven Virtual Academy's test scores are often less than half the proficiency rates of the district and state, suggesting the virtual school model may not be as effective for this population as a traditional in-person environment. However, the school's diverse student body, as evidenced by its wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, could present unique challenges in meeting the varied needs of its learners. Interestingly, the nearby Arapahoe Charter School outperforms Craven Virtual Academy on test scores, particularly in math, indicating the virtual model may not be as effective as a traditional in-person charter school setting.

Despite the school's academic struggles, its lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 19, could be a strength in providing more individualized attention. However, this does not appear to be translating into significantly better outcomes for students. Overall, Craven Virtual Academy seems to be facing challenges in supporting its diverse student population and improving academic performance, even as it maintains strong graduation rates.