South Carolina Virtual Charter School

2023 Platt Springs Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,912 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South Carolina 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,912 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Carolina Virtual Charter School's student population of 2,912 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,912 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

South Carolina Virtual Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Carolina Virtual Charter School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#630 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Carolina Virtual Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
33%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina Virtual Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
76%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Carolina Virtual Charter School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina Virtual Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Carolina Virtual Charter School's ranking?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School is ranked #630 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are South Carolina Virtual Charter School often compared to?
South Carolina Virtual Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cyber Of South Carolina, South Carolina Connections Academy, Sc Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
The graduation rate of South Carolina Virtual Charter School is 76%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
2,912 students attend South Carolina Virtual Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of South Carolina Virtual Charter School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Carolina Virtual Charter School offer ?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Carolina Virtual Charter School part of?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,912 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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