Virginia Connections Academy serves 735 students in grades 6-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Connections Academy's student population of 735 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virginia Connections Academy is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
23%
22%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Virginia Connections Academy?
735 students attend Virginia Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Virginia Connections Academy students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Connections Academy?
Virginia Connections Academy has a student ration of 41:1, 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 6-11
What school district is Virginia Connections Academy part of?
Virginia Connections Academy is part of Scott County School District.
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