At a glance
Reported students
390
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
482.5
Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12: 390 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,134
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.2:1
What the reported data says about Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12
Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Fayetteville. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Cumberland County Schools. NCES reports 390 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (44.4%) and White (24.1%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.1%
- Hispanic19.7%
- Black44.4%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cumberland County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cumberland Polytechnic
High · Grades 09–13
319 reported students
Massey Hill Classical High
High · Grades 09–12
273 reported students
Cross Creek Early College
High · Grades 09–12
253 reported students
Cumberland International Early College
High · Grades 09–12
237 reported students
Reid Ross Classical High
High · Grades 09–12
227 reported students
Alger B. Wilkins High School
High · Grades 09–12
159 reported students
Public schools near Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Street High High · Cumberland County Schools | 09–12 | 39 | 1.1 mi |
| Cross Creek Early College High · Cumberland County Schools | 09–12 | 253 | 1.2 mi |
| Cumberland International Early College High · Cumberland County Schools | 09–12 | 237 | 1.3 mi |
| E E Smith High High · Cumberland County Schools | 09–12 | 1,017 | 1.8 mi |
| Terry Sanford High High · Cumberland County Schools | 09–12 | 1,201 | 2.3 mi |
| Reid Ross Classical High High · Cumberland County Schools | 09–12 | 227 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12
What grades does Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 serve?
Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cumberland County Schools.
How many students attend Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12?
Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 reported 390 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,134 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 390 students and 25.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Cumberland County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 in?
Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 is part of Cumberland County Schools, based in Fayetteville, NC, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ramsey Street High (1.1 mi), Cross Creek Early College (1.2 mi), Cumberland International Early College (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.