Enrollment
42
Combined
DISTRICT 332 · STATE 212
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540084001629
Compass Virtual Academy
1403 Honaker Ave., Princeton, WV 24740 · (304) 487-1551 · Mercer County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED32-TOWNVIRTUALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL42 STUDENTS
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DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 12.9:1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 17 | 40% |
| Grade 10 | 12 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 5% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
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About Compass Virtual Academy
Compass Virtual Academy is one of the public schools in Princeton, West Virginia. It is a small combined-grade school. It serves 42 students in kindergarten through 12. The average among combined schools in West Virginia is roughly 212 students; this school is 80% smaller than that.
The district, Mercer County Schools, operates 25 schools serving 8,310 students.
Compass Virtual Academy is 62% White by enrollment. The remaining students are 26% Black and 12% multiracial. Among people living in Mercer County, the White share is about 89%.
In Mercer County (population about 58,563), the median household income is $53,210, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of people live in poverty. Compass Virtual Academy is one of 27 public schools in the county.
Mercer Elementary is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Compass Virtual Academy.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Distant. That means it sits in a town some distance from an urbanized area. The school is identified as virtual in federal data.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Compass Virtual Academy. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Mercer County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
58,563
Census ACS
Median income
$53,210
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
8,310 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mercer County Schools
- Princeton Senior High SchoolHigh · 925 students
- Pikeview High SchoolHigh · 629 students
- Bluefield High SchoolHigh · 618 students
- Glenwood School (K-8)Elementary · 614 students
- Pikeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 502 students
- Princeton Middle SchoolMiddle · 488 students
Other schools in Princeton
- Princeton Senior High SchoolHigh · 925 students
- Pikeview High SchoolHigh · 629 students
- Glenwood School (K-8)Elementary · 614 students
- Pikeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 502 students
- Princeton Middle SchoolMiddle · 488 students
- Princeton Primary SchoolElementary · 448 students
Nearby schools
- Mercer Elementary0.1 mi · 258
- Princeton Middle School0.2 mi · 488
- Straley Elementary School0.5 mi · 172
- Princeton Senior High School0.5 mi · 925
- Princeton Primary School0.7 mi · 448
- Silver Springs Early Learning Center1.0 mi · 335
Frequently asked questions
About Compass Virtual AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Compass Virtual Academy?
Compass Virtual Academy enrolls approximately 42 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Compass Virtual Academy serve?
Compass Virtual Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Compass Virtual Academy?
At Compass Virtual Academy, the student body is approximately 62% White, 26% Black, 12% Two or more.
Who oversees Compass Virtual Academy?
Compass Virtual Academy is overseen by Mercer County Schools in Mercer County.
What county does Compass Virtual Academy serve?
Compass Virtual Academy serves Mercer County in WV.
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