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Houston County Virtual Academy
School · Houston County · Newton, AL
A school in Newton, AL where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1172 S State Highway 123, Newton, AL 36352
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Houston County Virtual Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Houston County Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,145/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,386
Median home value
$200,400
Median rent
$810/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver 9th Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9 | 1.7 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| New Day AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 4–12 | 1.8 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Houston AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Northside Methodist Church & AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 621 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Houston County
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houston County Virtual Academy is listed in Houston County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston County Virtual Academy
Houston County Virtual Academy is a public school in Newton, AL, part of Houston County, serving approximately 232 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,347 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston County Virtual Academy
What grades does Houston County Virtual Academy serve?
Houston County Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Houston County Virtual Academy?
Houston County Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston County Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston County Virtual Academy is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston County Virtual Academy rank in AL?
Houston County Virtual Academy ranks #1,347 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Houston County Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston County Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Houston County Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston County Virtual Academy has 8% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Houston County Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Houston County Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston County Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Houston County Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston County Virtual Academy?
67.7% of students at Houston County Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.4%
- Phone
- (334) 692-5549
- Area population (ZIP 36352)
- 5,762
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36352; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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