West Virginia Virtual Academy
Charleston · WV · West Virginia Virtual Academy · Public charter · K-12 combined
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Capital High School → South Charleston High School → Herbert Hoover High School → George Washington High School → Sissonville High School → Saint Albans High School → Nitro High School → Riverside High School →How West Virginia Virtual Academy compares for families
What families should know about West Virginia 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: Capital High School, South Charleston High School, Herbert Hoover 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.
Enrollment trend & projection
Total enrollment + grade 12, NCES Common Core of Data (2021–2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital High School Charleston |
Public | 3.1 | 1,051 | -9.6% |
| South Charleston High School South Charleston |
Public | 7.6 | 874 | -11.7% |
| Herbert Hoover High School Elkview |
Public | 10.8 | 782 | +0.8% |
| George Washington High School Charleston |
Public | 3.2 | 1,145 | -3.9% |
| Sissonville High School Charleston |
Public | 10.8 | 564 | -6.6% |
| Saint Albans High School Saint Albans |
Public | 12.1 | 882 | -9.7% |
| Nitro High School Nitro |
Public | 14.8 | 818 | +1.7% |
| Riverside High School Belle |
Public | 9.6 | 1,057 | -16.3% |