Serving 3,317 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Virtual Charter 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 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 57% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy's student population of 3,317 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 173 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Michigan Virtual Charter 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 Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is 0.66, which is more 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
#2417 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
26%
18%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
57%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 06/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michigan Virtual Charter Academy's ranking?
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is ranked #2417 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Michigan Virtual Charter Academy often compared to?
Michigan Virtual Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is 57%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Michigan Virtual Charter Academy?
3,317 students attend Michigan Virtual Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy?
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michigan Virtual Charter Academy offer ?
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Michigan Virtual Charter Academy part of?
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is part of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy School District.
School Reviews
3 4/16/2020
I think my colleagues are knowledgeable and hardworking. Some are lazy and inexperienced. I think those students who are disciplined do well in the virtual setting, but many of our students are not disciplined and truly need to enroll in traditional school. I think I would enroll my own children in this school as long as the rigor is in place and the instruction does not focus on teaching to the test. This school provides everything families need in order for students to succeed in the virtual school. It just needs to be more selective about whom to enroll and not enroll in the school.
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