School overview
At a glance
Reported students
913
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
15.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
59:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania other enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 65 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy: 913 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
59:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 913 students for 2024–25.
Among 65 other schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 959 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 59:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13:1 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 Black (60.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. 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 The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 59:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.47 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 2 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
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.1%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black60.5%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
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
Not reported as offered
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.
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