Serving 3,503 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sc Virtual Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
3,503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
20%
31%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)36%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sc Virtual Charter School?
The graduation rate of Sc Virtual Charter School is 36%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sc Virtual Charter School?
3,503 students attend Sc Virtual Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sc Virtual Charter School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sc Virtual Charter School?
Sc Virtual Charter School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc Virtual Charter School offer ?
Sc Virtual Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sc Virtual Charter School part of?
Sc Virtual Charter School is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.
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