Serving 62 students in grades 6-12, Inspire Virtual 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inspire Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Inspire Virtual Academy's student population of 62 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Inspire Virtual 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 Inspire Virtual Academy is 0.36, 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
#1047 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
14%
32%
White
79%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inspire Virtual Academy's ranking?
Inspire Virtual Academy is ranked #1047 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Inspire Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Inspire Virtual Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Inspire Virtual Academy?
62 students attend Inspire Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Inspire Virtual Academy students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Inspire Virtual Academy offer ?
Inspire Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Inspire Virtual Academy part of?
Inspire Virtual Academy is part of Chambers County School District.
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