Serving 2,180 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South Carolina Virtual Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,180 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Carolina Virtual Charter School's student population of 2,180 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
2,180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
South Carolina Virtual Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Carolina Virtual Charter School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
27%
31%
White
56%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charter Institute At Erskine School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Carolina Virtual Charter School's ranking?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School is ranked #654 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are South Carolina Virtual Charter School often compared to?
South Carolina Virtual Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cyber Academy Of South Carolina, Sc Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
The graduation rate of South Carolina Virtual Charter School is 83%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
2,180 students attend South Carolina Virtual Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South Carolina Virtual Charter School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Carolina Virtual Charter School offer ?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is South Carolina Virtual Charter School part of?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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