Kearsley Virtual Academy serves 56 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- 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 56 students has grown by 180% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kearsley 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
81%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 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?
56 students attend Kearsley Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kearsley Virtual Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearsley Virtual Academy?
Kearsley Virtual Academy has a student ration of 6:1, 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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