Madison County Virtual Academy is a public virtual high school serving grades 5-12 in the Madison County school district in Huntsville, Alabama, with an enrollment of 625 students.
While the school has a diverse student population, it consistently underperforms compared to the Madison County district and the state of Alabama in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Native American students performing relatively well, but White, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, as well as male students, struggling. The school's increasing percentage of students from low-income households, which has risen from 21.09% in 2020-2021 to 50.56% in 2022-2023, may be a contributing factor to these academic challenges.
Compared to nearby traditional high schools, such as Hazel Green High School, Buckhorn High School, and Madison County High School, Madison County Virtual Academy consistently underperforms in academic achievement, with lower proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts. However, the virtual school has a lower student-teacher ratio, which may indicate a potential for more individualized attention for students.
Madison County
Madison County Virtual Academy ranks 261st of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended Madison County Virtual Academy.
Students at Madison County Virtual Academy are 64% White, 12% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.