Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Houston County Virtual 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Houston County Virtual Academy's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of Houston County Virtual Academy This chart displays gender of Houston County Virtual Academy](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/157000/156841/houston-county-virtual-academy-chart-REZJIj.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Houston County Virtual Academy by grade. This chart displays the students of Houston County Virtual Academy by grade.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/157000/156841/houston-county-virtual-academy-chart-dH1Mc5.png)
School Rankings
Houston County Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston County Virtual Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1030 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
24%
32%
White
67%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Houston County Virtual Academy. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Houston County Virtual Academy.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/157000/156841/houston-county-virtual-academy-chart-bmaX5aE.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/157000/156841/houston-county-virtual-academy-chart-bxhsPkE.png)
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston County Virtual Academy's ranking?
Houston County Virtual Academy is ranked #1030 out of 1,285 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston County Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Houston County Virtual Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Houston County Virtual Academy?
317 students attend Houston County Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Houston County Virtual Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Houston County Virtual Academy offer ?
Houston County Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Houston County Virtual Academy part of?
Houston County Virtual Academy is part of Houston County School District.
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