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ISS Virtual Academy

222 Knox Street, Statesville, NC 28677Iredell-Statesville Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
148
Students
Total enrolled
$12,479
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
70.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 360% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 148 students in grades KG–12 in Statesville, North Carolina.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,479 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ISS Virtual Academy is a small other in Statesville, North Carolina, serving grades KG–12 with 148 students. The district invests $12,479 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 70.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at ISS Virtual Academy

148
Total Students
70.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
2
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution64 male · 84 female
43%
57%
Male 43%Female 57%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 23 students
Student Composition
61%
16%
14%
Asian2%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black14%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370231003595

Academic Outcomes at ISS Virtual Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28677

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,479Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,479
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,491
Student Support$2,371
Administration$1,497
Operations$1,872
Other$1,248
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,479 spent per student, an estimated $5,528 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
25%
State government
53.9%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal programs
21.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 70.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Shepherd ElementaryTroutman ElementaryCoddle Creek ElementaryLake Norman Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
The Brawley SchoolLakeshore MiddleNorth Iredell MiddleWest Iredell Middle
+5 more
↓
High School
Lake Norman HighSouth Iredell HighNorth Iredell HighStatesville High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyIredell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictIredell-Statesville Schools →
Phone: (704)832-2522
NCES ID: 370231003595
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Statesville seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Iredell-Statesville Schools
High
Lake Norman High
1,986 students · 09–12
● 44 opp16% FRL
High
South Iredell High
1,711 students · 09–12
● 36 opp33% FRL
High
North Iredell High
962 students · 09–12
● 40 opp48% FRL
High
Statesville High
879 students · 09–12
● 36 opp77% FRL
High
West Iredell High
844 students · 09–12
● 42 opp61% FRL
Elem
Shepherd Elementary
711 students · PK–05
● 36 opp45% FRL
Elem
Troutman Elementary
698 students · PK–05
● 39 opp54% FRL
Elem
Coddle Creek Elementary
696 students · PK–05
● 36 opp27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
222 Knox Street, Statesville, NC 28677
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.