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Saints Virtual Academy

Summary:

Saints Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school in Selma, Alabama, serving grades 4-12 with a total enrollment of 125 students. The school is part of the Selma City School District, which is ranked 122 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saints Virtual Academy's academic performance is significantly lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 1.82% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the Selma City score of 0.93% and the Alabama state score of 23.12%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 85.6% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Saints Virtual Academy has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 20.8 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the typical recommended ratio for effective instruction.

The analysis of Saints Virtual Academy reveals significant challenges in terms of academic performance, resource constraints, and potential equity issues. These findings highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to address the school's issues and provide equitable educational opportunities for its students.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 4-12

 2194 Broad Street
       Selma, AL  36701

(334) 874-1600

District: Selma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
384th of 442 Alabama Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.4%
White:
39.3%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saints Virtual Academy ranks worse than 86.9% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Saints Virtual Academy ranks worse than 92.1% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Saints Virtual Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Saints Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Saints Virtual Academy 384th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Saints Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Saints Virtual Academy 348th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Saints Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Selma City:

SchoolDigger ranks Selma City 122nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saints Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Saints Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.09 419th 437 4.1%
2024 13.90 384th 442 13.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Saints Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.06 390th 410 4.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Saints Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.00 370th 419 11.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Saints Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.74 244th 263 7.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Saints Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.26 366th 371 1.3%
2024 12.57 348th 378 7.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Saints Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.10 329th 349 5.7%
2024 13.73 357th 375 4.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Saints Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.97 352nd 358 1.7%
2024 10.15 349th 366 4.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Saints Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.02 302nd 368 17.9%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Saints Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.88 213th 224 4.9%
2024 25.12 193rd 231 16.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Saints Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.53 318th 325 2.2%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Saints Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 205 1 0 0 0 2 0 208
2023 1 122 0 0 0 0 2 0 125
2024 107 137 1 11 0 1 15 0 272

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 Saints Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 208 n/a n/a 71.6
2023 125 6.0 20.8 85.6
2024 272 n/a n/a 80.5

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 Saints Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 208 n/a n/a 71.6
2023 125 6.0 20.8 85.6
2024 272 n/a n/a 80.5

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saints Virtual Academy

Saints Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Alabama alternative schools.

Students at Saints Virtual Academy are 50% African American, 39% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 272 students attended Saints Virtual Academy.


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