Serving 913 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 913 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy covers the entire Philadelphia school district, encompassing approximately 142.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy's student population of 913 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 275% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
913 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2013
State Accredited Program
No
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 Calendar
School Rankings
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2488 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Black
61%
14%
White
11%
60%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy's ranking?
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is ranked #2488 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy?
913 students attend The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy offer ?
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy part of?
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy located?
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is located in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 3 other public schools located in Center City.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Very good school.
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