Compass Virtual Academy
Princeton · WV · Mercer County Schools · Public · K-12 combined
Similar nearby schools
Most similar nearby schools
Mercer County Technical Education Center → WIN Academy at BVCTC → Montcalm High School → McDowell Career & Technology Center → The Achievement Center → Academy of Careers and Technology → Fayette Institute of Technology → Ralph R Willis Career/Technical Center →How Compass Virtual Academy compares for families
What families should know about Compass Virtual Academy.
- ▸ LocallyWV trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−9 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Mercer County Technical Education Center, WIN Academy at BVCTC, Montcalm High School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Your state's public flagship
West Virginia University
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $15,634/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Pay for college in West Virginia
West Virginia's public scholarships
West Virginia's PROMISE Scholarship is a straightforward pure-merit award — hit the GPA and test bar and the state covers up to $5,500/yr toward tuition. No income limit.
Pure-merit award up to $5,500/yr — needs a 3.0 GPA (core and overall) plus SAT 1080 / ACT 21. (WV public or private HS grads; full-time first-year enrollment.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-06-14.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Technical Education Center Princeton |
Public | 0.5 | — | — |
| WIN Academy at BVCTC South Charleston |
Public · charter | 75.6 | 34 | — |
| Montcalm High School Rock |
Public | 8.6 | 175 | -5.9% |
| McDowell Career & Technology Center Welch |
Public | 27.4 | — | — |
| The Achievement Center Lewisburg |
Public | 47.1 | 22 | — |
| Academy of Careers and Technology Beckley |
Public | 29.8 | — | — |
| Fayette Institute of Technology Oak Hill |
Public | 43.1 | — | — |
| Ralph R Willis Career/Technical Center Stollings |
Public | 56.0 | — | — |