Serving 686 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Virtus Academy Of South Carolina 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 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina's student population of 686 students has grown by 274% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 307% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina 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 Virtus Academy Of South Carolina is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#816 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
33%
31%
White
54%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virtus Academy Of South Carolina's ranking?
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina is ranked #816 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Virtus Academy Of South Carolina?
686 students attend Virtus Academy Of South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Virtus Academy Of South Carolina students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtus Academy Of South Carolina?
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virtus Academy Of South Carolina offer ?
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virtus Academy Of South Carolina part of?
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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