At a glance
Reported students
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia other enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 23 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269
Compass Virtual Academy: 42 reported students.
What the reported data says about Compass Virtual Academy
Compass Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Princeton. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Mercer County Schools. NCES reports 42 students for 2024–25.
Among 23 combined / other schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 51 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.9%) and Black (26.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Compass Virtual Academy
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.9%
- Hispanic0%
- Black26.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.9%
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.
Other schools in Mercer County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mercer County Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
335 reported students
Mercer County Technical Education Center
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Timberwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
Enrollment not reported
Sun Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
117 reported students
Spanishburg
Elementary · Grades PK–05
159 reported students
Oakvale School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
168 reported students
Public schools near Compass Virtual Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Elementary Elementary · Mercer County Schools | 03–05 | 258 | under 0.1 mi |
| Princeton Middle School Middle · Mercer County Schools | 06–08 | 488 | 0.2 mi |
| Straley Elementary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools | 03–05 | 172 | 0.5 mi |
| Mercer County Technical Education Center High · Mercer County Schools | 09–12 | — | 0.5 mi |
| Princeton Senior High School High · Mercer County Schools | 09–12 | 925 | 0.5 mi |
| Mercer County Early Learning Center Other · Mercer County Schools | PK–PK | 335 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Compass Virtual Academy
What grades does Compass Virtual Academy serve?
Compass Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Mercer County Schools.
How many students attend Compass Virtual Academy?
Compass Virtual Academy reported 42 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 23 West Virginia combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
Is Compass Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Compass Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercer County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Compass Virtual Academy in?
Compass Virtual Academy is part of Mercer County Schools, based in Princeton, WV, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Compass Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mercer Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Princeton Middle School (0.2 mi), Straley Elementary School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.