Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina

Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina serves 706 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
29%
31%
White
52%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina?
706 students attend Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina?
Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina offer ?
Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina part of?
Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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