School overview
At a glance
Reported students
247
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
337:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama other enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
612
Jefferson County Virtual School: 247 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
337:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Jefferson County Virtual School
Jefferson County Virtual School is a public other school serving grades 01–12 in Birmingham. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 247 students for 2024–25.
Among 105 other schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 463 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 337:1, above the Alabama median of 16.6:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.7%) and Black (33.2%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Jefferson County Virtual School
- 1How do the reported 337:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.7%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black33.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
5 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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