Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy's student population of 440 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#969 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
8%
32%
White
85%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is ranked #969 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
440 students attend Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy offer ?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy part of?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is part of St Clair County School District.
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