Below Average
#1063 of 1,356 schools in AL
Jefferson County Virtual School
School · Jefferson County · Birmingham, AL
A school in Birmingham, AL where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2100 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson County Virtual School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jefferson County Virtual School 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Birmingham), 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
$72,383
Median home value
$465,600
Median rent
$1,246/mo
College educated
54.4%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Cornerstone Schools of AlabamaPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 648 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #34 of 55
- District spending per student
- $12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson County Virtual School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson County Virtual School
Jefferson County Virtual School is a public school in Birmingham, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 227 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,063 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson County Virtual School
What grades does Jefferson County Virtual School serve?
Jefferson County Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson County Virtual School?
Jefferson County Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
How does Jefferson County Virtual School rank in AL?
Jefferson County Virtual School ranks #1,063 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Jefferson County Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson County Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Jefferson County Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson County Virtual School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Jefferson County Virtual School a charter school?
No, Jefferson County Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson County Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson County Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson County Virtual School?
54.6% of students at Jefferson County Virtual School 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
- 227
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 379-2070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 35209)
- 33,476
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 35209; 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 multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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