Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, Flat Rock Academic 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 48:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy's student population of 144 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flat Rock Academic 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 Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy is 0.35, 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
#2734 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy's ranking?
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy is ranked #2734 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy?
144 students attend Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy?
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy offer ?
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy part of?
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy is part of Flat Rock Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy located?
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy is located in the Civic Center neighborhood of Flat Rock, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Civic Center.
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