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Baldwin County Virtual School

605 Hwy 98, Daphne, AL 36526Baldwin County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
298
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$14,037
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 298 students in grades 09–12 in Daphne, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,037 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Baldwin County Virtual School is a mid-sized high in Daphne, Alabama, serving grades 09–12 with 298 students. The district invests $14,037 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Baldwin County Virtual School

298
Total Students
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution107 male · 191 female
36%
64%
Male 36%Female 64%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 111 students
Student Composition
82%
Asian1%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black6%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010027002443

Academic Outcomes at Baldwin County Virtual School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,037Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,037
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,176
Student Support$2,667
Administration$1,684
Operations$2,106
Other$1,404
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,037 spent per student, an estimated $6,218 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
52%
State government
37.3%
Local (property tax)
52.2%
Federal programs
10.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Belforest Elementary SchoolRobertsdale Elementary SchoolFairhope West ElementaryFoley Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Daphne Middle SchoolFoley Middle SchoolFairhope Middle SchoolCentral Baldwin Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Daphne High SchoolFairhope High SchoolFoley High SchoolRobertsdale High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBaldwin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBaldwin County →
Phone: (251)607-5622
NCES ID: 010027002443
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Daphne seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Baldwin County
High
Daphne High School
1,725 students · 09–12
40% FRL
High
Fairhope High School
1,629 students · 09–12
● 38 opp31% FRL
High
Foley High School
1,578 students · 09–12
75% FRL
High
Robertsdale High School
1,450 students · 09–12
● 39 opp64% FRL
High
Spanish Fort High School
1,188 students · 09–12
24% FRL
Elem
Belforest Elementary School
1,068 students · PK–06
31% FRL
Elem
Robertsdale Elementary School
1,056 students · PK–06
● 39 opp73% FRL
High
Baldwin County High School
1,039 students · 09–12
● 39 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
605 Hwy 98, Daphne, AL 36526
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.