Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Scc Virtual Preparatory 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy's student population of 485 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
9%
32%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is ranked #928 out of 1,275 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
485 students attend Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy offer ?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy part of?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is part of St Clair County School District.
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