Baldwin County Virtual School

298 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Baldwin County Virtual School (BCVS), located in Fairhope, Alabama, is an extension of the Baldwin County Public Schools system designed to provide students with a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom environment. By utilizing an online curriculum, the school allows students to complete their coursework remotely, offering a self-paced academic experience that caters to those who need greater control over their schedules, such as student-athletes, performers, or those who simply thrive in a non-traditional setting.

Despite its digital nature, the school remains deeply integrated into the district’s educational framework, ensuring that students still have access to certified instructors and rigorous state-aligned coursework. By operating out of Fairhope, BCVS combines the convenience of remote learning with the oversight and support of a local public school district, providing a bridge for students who require a customized approach to education without sacrificing the credibility or resources of a standard high school diploma.

298

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baldwin County Virtual School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	10
Black	19
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
244 (81.9 %)
Two or More
21 (7.0 %)
Black
19 (6.4 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baldwin County
Phone:	(251)607-5622
Website:	http://baldwinvirtual.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 47

Grade 10 52

Grade 11 90

Grade 12 109