How do these schools compare?
| Metric | SC Connections Academy | South Carolina Virtual Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | West Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 6,152 | 2,180 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 28.3:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.2% | 47.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | SC Connections Academy | South Carolina Virtual Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,946 | $18,946 |
| District | Charter Institute at Erskine | Charter Institute at Erskine |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | SC Connections Academy | South Carolina Virtual Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 55.5% |
| African American | 20.4% | 26.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | SC Connections Academy | South Carolina Virtual Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 361.9:1 | 174.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.