Is BCS Virtual Academy of Learning a good school?

BCS Virtual Academy of Learning ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Alabama alternative schools.

How many students attend BCS Virtual Academy of Learning?

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended BCS Virtual Academy of Learning.

What is the racial makeup of BCS Virtual Academy of Learning?

Students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning are 94% African American, 5% Hispanic.

BCS Virtual Academy of Learning School in Birmingham AL

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

BCS Virtual Academy of Learning:

SchoolDigger ranks BCS Virtual Academy of Learning 678^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See BCS Virtual Academy of Learning in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks BCS Virtual Academy of Learning 426^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See BCS Virtual Academy of Learning in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks BCS Virtual Academy of Learning 332^nd of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See BCS Virtual Academy of Learning in the ranking list.)

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Birmingham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham City 117^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.30	678^th	684	0.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.48	662^nd	670	1.2%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.68	415^th	420	1.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.67	426^th	442	3.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.08	411^th	437	5.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.01	367^th	428	14.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.93	250^th	269	7.1%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.35	332^nd	378	12.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.94	291^st	375	22.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.87	238^th	366	35.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.15	367^th	368	0.3%

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Rank History for high school African American students at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.04	215^th	231	6.9%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Enrollment information for BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	2	269	0	13	1	0	2	0	287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	287	n/a	n/a	93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	287	n/a	n/a	93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Summative Assessment Science (2024)			Summative Assessment English (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
BCS Virtual Academy of Learning	Public, Virtual, Alternative	3-12	3900 24th Street North	Birmingham	35207	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(205) 231-4600	287			93.0%	2 (0.7%)	269 (93.7%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)	7.7		0.0		0.0	4.6	7.7	7.1	9.1	15.4		17.7		29.4	9.1
Adolescent Day Treatment	Public, Alternative	K-12	2015 Park Place N	Birmingham	35203	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 231-4633	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jefferson County Counseling Learning CenterEast	Public, Alternative	K-12	50 Long St	Birmingham	35217	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-4250	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jefferson County Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2100 18th Street South	Birmingham	35209	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	Yes	No	(205) 379-2070	254			55.5%	118 (46.5%)	104 (40.9%)	10 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (7.1%)								(n/a)		21.4	13.6	3.6	7.7	10.5		23.5	21.1		78.6	36.4	48.2	65.4	13.5
Fairfield Alternative School	Public, Alternative	K-12	6405 Ave D	Fairfield	35064	Jefferson County	Fairfield City	No	No	No	No	(205) 783-6847	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
William E Burkett MultiHandicapped Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8601 Old Highway 31	Morris	35116	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-2800	192	17	11.2	29.2%	92 (47.9%)	75 (39.1%)	19 (9.9%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)																$22,720	$11,569	$11,101
Linda Nolen Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2280 Highwy 35	Pelham	35124	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-5800	59	14	4.2	62.7%	29 (49.2%)	17 (28.8%)	11 (18.6%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)																$129,631	$16,664	$112,901

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