River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
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Bottom 50%
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-12, River Rouge Alternative 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
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: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy's student population of 254 students has grown by 170% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

River Rouge Alternative 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 River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2834 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
34%
≤10%
45%
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
50-59%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy's ranking?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is ranked #2834 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
254 students attend River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy students are White, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy offer ?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy part of?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is part of River Rouge School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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