Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Buchanan Virtual Academy's student population of 82 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buchanan Virtual Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
81%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buchanan Virtual Academy's ranking?
Buchanan Virtual Academy is ranked #2222 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Buchanan Virtual Academy often compared to?
Buchanan Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Buchanan High School, Buchanan Step Up by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buchanan Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Buchanan Virtual Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Buchanan Virtual Academy?
82 students attend Buchanan Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Buchanan Virtual Academy students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Virtual Academy?
Buchanan Virtual Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buchanan Virtual Academy offer ?
Buchanan Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buchanan Virtual Academy part of?
Buchanan Virtual Academy is part of Buchanan Community Schools School District.
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