Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning serves 287 students in grades 3-12.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning is 0.12, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
94%
32%
White
1%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning?
287 students attend Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning offer ?
Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning part of?
Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning is part of Birmingham City School District.
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