Serving 272 students in grades 4-12, Saints Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saints Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Saints Virtual Academy's student population of 272 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Saints Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saints Virtual Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
50%
32%
White
39%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saints Virtual Academy's ranking?
Saints Virtual Academy is ranked #1146 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saints Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Saints Virtual Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Saints Virtual Academy?
272 students attend Saints Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Saints Virtual Academy students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Saints Virtual Academy offer ?
Saints Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Saints Virtual Academy part of?
Saints Virtual Academy is part of Selma City School District.
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