Burr Oak Virtual Academy serves 174 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burr Oak Virtual Academy's student population of 174 students has grown by 1481% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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
The diversity score of Burr Oak Virtual Academy is 0.53, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
66%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Burr Oak Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Burr Oak Virtual Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Burr Oak Virtual Academy?
174 students attend Burr Oak Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Burr Oak Virtual Academy students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Burr Oak Virtual Academy offer ?
Burr Oak Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burr Oak Virtual Academy part of?
Burr Oak Virtual Academy is part of Burr Oak Community School District.
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