South Carolina Virtual Charter School

Other Charter Exclusively virtual West Columbia, SC Grades KG–12 Suburb: Large Columbia, SC SchoolScore™ D (55.9)
  • 2,180 Students
  • 126.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (803)253-6222 Phone
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South Carolina Virtual Charter School
West Columbia, SC 29169
Other ★ Charter Exclusively virtual Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ D (55.9)
2,180
Students
126.4
Teachers
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
(803)253-6222
Phone

Located in West Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA (ZIP 29169), South Carolina Virtual Charter School is a Other school with charter status serving grades KG–12 in the Charter Institute at Erskine district.

Key statistics: 2,180 students enrolled; a 17.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Carolina Other School Average
Enrollment
2,180.0
State avg: 1,077.0
▲ 102% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.25:1
State avg: 13.7:1
▲ 26% worse
School Details
School Name
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
NCESSCH ID
450390901513
State School ID
SC-4801-011
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
CHARTER INSTITUTE AT ERSKINE
Virtual
Exclusively virtual
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2023 Platt Springs Road
City
West Columbia
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29169
County
Lexington County
Metro Area
Columbia, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
4502
State Leg. Upper
45026
State Leg. Lower
45089
Latitude
33.97173
Longitude
-81.08768
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
2,180
Total Students
👩‍🏫
126.4
Teachers FTE
📐
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
126.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)126.4
🍽️
Lunch program data not available
District Info
District Name
Charter Institute at Erskine
LEAID
4503909
State LEA ID
SC-4801
Phone
(803)849-2464
Website
http://erskinecharters.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Columbia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$494,968K
Federal Revenue
$49,295K
State Revenue
$433,512K
Local Revenue
$12,161K
Total Expenditure
$478,998K
Instruction Exp.
$358,815K
Support Services
$89,661K
Other Current Exp.
$3,617K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of South Carolina Virtual Charter School

1
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1.7 mi
2
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1.9 mi
3
Brookland-Cayce High
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1.9 mi
4
Springdale Elementary
West Columbia · Elementary
2 mi
5
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
West Columbia · Elementary
2 mi
6
Northside Middle
West Columbia · Middle
2.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Carolina Virtual Charter School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
2,180 students are enrolled at South Carolina Virtual Charter School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Carolina Virtual Charter School have?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School has 126.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does South Carolina Virtual Charter School serve?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School serves grades KG through 12.
Is South Carolina Virtual Charter School a charter school?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School is a charter school.
What metro area is South Carolina Virtual Charter School located in?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School is located in the Columbia, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does South Carolina Virtual Charter School belong to?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School is part of the Charter Institute at Erskine school district.
How much does Charter Institute at Erskine spend per student?
The Charter Institute at Erskine district spends approximately $219,723,853 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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