Below Average
#2451 of 2,846 schools in PA
The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
440 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
- Math 8% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 44.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Sd of Philadelphia 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. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), 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
$110,436
Median home value
$483,500
Median rent
$1,836/mo
College educated
78.5%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #140 of 218
- District spending per student
- $18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 697 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 41:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,451 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
What grades does The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy serve?
The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy?
The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is 41:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy rank in PA?
The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy ranks #2,451 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual Academy?
99.6% of students at The Sd of Philadelphia 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
- 697
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 41:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19130)
- 30,424
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 19130; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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