- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning
Federal NCES profile for Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039002553
184 students enrolled
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039002553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-25.1%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 010039002553 · Birmingham, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 92.3% lunch
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-25.1%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school 184
Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning
184 students
What this shows Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning compares
Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 57% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
White 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning
How many students attend Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning?
Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 72.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning?
92.3% of students at Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning?
The largest demographic group at Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning is African American at 94.0% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.