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Jefferson County Virtual School

2100 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35209Jefferson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
254
Students
Total enrolled
$13,148
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 254 students in grades KG–12 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,148 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jefferson County Virtual School is a mid-sized other in Birmingham, Alabama, serving grades KG–12 with 254 students. The district invests $13,148 per student — close to the national average of $14,347. About 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Jefferson County Virtual School

254
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
56%
Free Lunch
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution127 male · 127 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility56%
National avg 52% · 141 students
Student Composition
46%
41%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black41%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010192002496

Academic Outcomes at Jefferson County Virtual School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35209

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,148Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,148
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,785
Student Support$2,498
Administration$1,578
Operations$1,972
Other$1,315
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,148 spent per student, an estimated $5,825 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
28%
State government
54.2%
Local (property tax)
28.2%
Federal programs
17.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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
Fultondale Elementary SchoolChalkville Elementary SchoolPinson Elementary SchoolBryant Park Elementary
+7 more
↓
Middle
ClayChalkville Middle SchoolMcAdory Middle SchoolHueytown Middle SchoolBragg Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
ClayChalkville High SchoolHueytown High SchoolShades Valley High SchoolMcAdory High School
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyJefferson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJefferson County →
Phone: (205)379-2070
NCES ID: 010192002496
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Birmingham seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Jefferson County
High
ClayChalkville High School
1,361 students · 09–12
● 41 opp56% FRL
High
Hueytown High School
1,210 students · 09–12
● 40 opp79% FRL
High
Shades Valley High School
1,200 students · 09–12
● 42 opp68% FRL
High
McAdory High School
1,162 students · 09–12
73% FRL
High
Gardendale High School
1,047 students · 09–12
● 42 opp48% FRL
Mid
ClayChalkville Middle School
1,032 students · 06–08
64% FRL
High
Pinson Valley High School
1,029 students · 09–12
● 41 opp81% FRL
Elem
Fultondale Elementary School
982 students · PK–06
49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2100 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35209
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.

Other
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.