Kearsley Virtual Academy serves 77 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearsley Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kearsley Virtual Academy's student population of 77 students has grown by 285% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kearsley Virtual Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Kearsley Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Kearsley Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Kearsley Virtual Academy?
77 students attend Kearsley Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kearsley Virtual Academy students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearsley Virtual Academy?
Kearsley Virtual Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kearsley Virtual Academy offer ?
Kearsley Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearsley Virtual Academy part of?
Kearsley Virtual Academy is part of Kearsley Community School District.
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