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Virtual Community School of Ohio

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Posted February 8, 2007

Vcs of Ohio is a great school, our academic programs are many in number and vcs makes it easy to decide how to pick.If your worried that your child will fall behind,well thats explanable but weather he/she are attanding a public school or an online school its all the same because it depends on your childs commitment to succed.The diffrence here is that vcs can offer one on one help and will work with your child so that no matter what your child will be successful.Our school also offers many different extracurricular activities for your child to participate in. And You can always keep track of what your child is doing with just a click of the mouse
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 8, 2007

I am a student/parent, this school is very good for someone who is a mom and needs to spend time with their kids and get a diploma at the same time. VCS also has very many classes that are great educational classes, I recommend this school to almost everyone I know that is struggling with school and parenting. I really like this school and I hope that it helps everyone else out like it is helping me.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 6, 2007

Even through VCS is a home school the parent and student is really involved in alot that goes on.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 6, 2007

I'm a student at VCS, and I love it. It allows challenges for me, and I can work at my own pace. I've learned how to be more organized, and how to balance work and school. It's great the teachers are there to help you, you just have to be sure to ask.
—Submitted by Andrea, a student


Posted February 5, 2007

What i believe online schooling has done for my self and others is it provides an alternative learning experience. Im also able to put my mistakes behind me and start a new slate. Its great that they give any kid a new chance to succed when before anyone had access to be able to gradugate on a computer maybe those kids would of never got thier diploma.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 4, 2007

I think that this school is great for my child. She has done so much better through this program.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 3, 2007

The academic programs are great, there is a great variety. Also the teachers really help you out and make sure you understand everything. They really give you confidence in yourself to the best grades that you can.
—Submitted by Sarah Denman, a student


Posted February 2, 2007

VCS has positive and negative issues. I can learn at my own speed and the teacher is always there for me. I have always received a quick response from my teachers and 99% of the time my homework is graded within the same hour I turned it in. I enjoy this quick response and the teachers comments help me understand the work more. I really enjoy the fact I can go to lectures all day or night through the videos, power points or links the teachers provide. Most the time I work all night and my mom and I discuss the work very early in the morning and we submit it together. Even if I don't care to work with my mom on school work we have actually become better friends because of it. I would prefer to go to regular school for dances and friends.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 2, 2007

I have only been in VCS for a week and its the greatest thing thats ever happend to me because i can work around my work schedule.Only bad thing is its so easy for your parents to see exactly what you do.
—Submitted by kyle bosart, a student


Posted February 1, 2007

The academic programs are of a very high level, and parent involvement is alot easier because they can see exactly what is due and when it is due.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 31, 2007

I've been attending VCS for about 6 months now, and I still love it. It's such a great school to attend. Previously I attended another online school and had so much trouble with it. The teachers here really help and when you have questions they answer as fast as possible. I have recommended this school to many people and my sister is getting ready to move and she is going to begin attending it next year. I love it and im so thankful that I saw the commercial and took the initiative to call.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 31, 2007

This school is great for those students that are eager to learn and get their education. It's a simple way for you to learn and get your high school diploma. As well, the school works around your time, not the other way around. The teachers are fantastic, when you have a question the get back to you with the answer as soon as possible.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 30, 2007

I believe the outline of academic programs are well done.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2007

The quality of the academic programs at VCS of Ohio are superb, they meet and exceed all standards for the state of Ohio. The availability of extracurricular activities at VCS are also very high for being a virtual school. The level of parental involvement is ideal since all work is completed at home, and the parents can keep track of how his/her child is doing in their academic classes.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 30, 2007

I attend VCS Ohio online schooling. This is a great school for me because it gives me the ability to work whenever I want. This really helps because I have a full time job. The teachers are great at this school. They're really helpful and concerning.
—Submitted by Aaron Wooten, a student


Posted January 30, 2007

I love going to VCS especially since I have a little boy to take care of it's a lot easier to get on here when I have the time and get school work done and still spend time with him and help him grow. Since I've been going here I have always gotten help when I needed it and my questions have always been answered in a fast way. I love it!
—Submitted by Lindsay, a student


Posted January 30, 2007

They have better teachers and you can get on and work whenever you wish. Vcs is no dought the best thing we have done for our child
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2007

Vcs is an excellent shool to enroll your child in. The teacher are very helpful. When my child needs help he or she can contact the teacher and get the help that she or he needs right away. There is so many new thing my child has learn thanks to vcs ohio
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 30, 2007

VCS Ohio is a great school. Teachers are there for you, patient, and very helpful. You can go to class whenever is convenient for you, if you work in the morning you can still go to school. Parents don't have to worry about their kids getting detentions not having lunch money, or even missing the bus. The classes are straight to the point, no time wasting, students can go at their own speed, and if they are stuck they can always email the teacher for assistants.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 29, 2007

I am a student of VCS and I absolutley love it. I am currently a Junior there. I am graduating early. I love all the teachers there. They are all awesome
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
14%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
21%

2007

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
30%

2007

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
26%

2007

 
 
30%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
18%

2008

 
 
21%

2007

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
23%

2007

 
 
29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled55%

Reading

All Students85%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-disabled91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students48%
Female36%
Male58%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Non-disabled65%

Reading

All Students65%
Female64%
Male67%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Non-disabled82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students32%
Female39%
Male27%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled45%

Reading

All Students68%
Female77%
Male60%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled70%

Science

All Students64%
Female62%
Male67%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Male53%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled50%

Reading

All Students72%
Femalen/a
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students40%
Female44%
Male38%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Non-disabled54%

Reading

All Students57%
Female56%
Male59%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Non-disabled86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students35%
Female21%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled37%

Reading

All Students51%
Female36%
Male61%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled56%

Science

All Students32%
Female29%
Male35%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled37%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetMet
Grade 5BelowMet
Grade 6MetMet
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8MetBelow

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
51%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Non-disabled77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female86%
Male74%
Black, non-Hispanic50%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Science

All Students56%
Female57%
Male56%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Non-disabled68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Social Studies

All Students59%
Female52%
Male68%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Non-disabled71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Writing

All Students76%
Female84%
Male66%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Non-disabled88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
80 (2011)
 
81 (2010)
 
76 (2009)
 
75 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 74%
Black 16% 16%
Two or more races 6% 4%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 66%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 26%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 99%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 32N/A16
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 41%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • James E. McCord
Fax number
  • (614) 501-9470

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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4480 Refugee Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
Phone: (614) 501-9473

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