At a glance
Reported students
184
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama other enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 93 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
BCS Virtual Academy of Learning: 184 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
23:1 reported; state peer median 16.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about BCS Virtual Academy of Learning
BCS Virtual Academy of Learning is a public combined / other school serving grades 03–12 in Birmingham. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Birmingham City. NCES reports 184 students for 2024–25.
Among 93 combined / other schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 513 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, above the Alabama median of 16.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking BCS Virtual Academy of Learning
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black94%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Birmingham City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Adolescent Day Treatment
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet
Middle · Grades 06–08
184 reported students
Princeton School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
195 reported students
EPIC Alternative Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
232 reported students
Norwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
261 reported students
Charles A Brown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
296 reported students
Public schools near BCS Virtual Academy of Learning
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver High School High · Birmingham City | 09–12 | 570 | under 0.1 mi |
| Adolescent Day Treatment Other · Birmingham City | KG–12 | — | 2.9 mi |
| Jefferson County Counseling Learning CenterEast Other · Jefferson County | KG–12 | — | 5 mi |
| Jefferson County Virtual School Other · Jefferson County | 01–12 | 247 | 5.3 mi |
| Fairfield Alternative School Other · Fairfield City | KG–12 | — | 7.7 mi |
| Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus Other · Vestavia Hills City | 09–09 | 548 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about BCS Virtual Academy of Learning
What grades does BCS Virtual Academy of Learning serve?
BCS Virtual Academy of Learning reports grades 03–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Birmingham City.
How many students attend BCS Virtual Academy of Learning?
BCS Virtual Academy of Learning reported 184 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 93 Alabama combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 184 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is BCS Virtual Academy of Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
BCS Virtual Academy of Learning is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Birmingham City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of BCS Virtual Academy of Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is BCS Virtual Academy of Learning in?
BCS Virtual Academy of Learning is part of Birmingham City, based in Birmingham, AL, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near BCS Virtual Academy of Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George Washington Carver High School (under 0.1 mi), Adolescent Day Treatment (2.9 mi), Jefferson County Counseling Learning CenterEast (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.