Virginia Connections Academy serves 513 students in grades 6-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Connections Academy's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virginia Connections Academy is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
24%
22%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Virginia Connections Academy?
513 students attend Virginia Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Virginia Connections Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Connections Academy?
Virginia Connections Academy has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia Connections Academy offer ?
Virginia Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Virginia Connections Academy part of?
Virginia Connections Academy is part of Scott County School District.
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