Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tecumseh Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tecumseh Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tecumseh Virtual Academy's student population of 60 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tecumseh Virtual Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tecumseh Virtual Academy is 0.31, 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
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
82%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tecumseh Virtual Academy's ranking?
Tecumseh Virtual Academy is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Tecumseh Virtual Academy often compared to?
Tecumseh Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Creek High School, Clinton Virtual Jrsr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tecumseh Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Tecumseh Virtual Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Tecumseh Virtual Academy?
60 students attend Tecumseh Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tecumseh Virtual Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tecumseh Virtual Academy?
Tecumseh Virtual Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tecumseh Virtual Academy offer ?
Tecumseh Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tecumseh Virtual Academy part of?
Tecumseh Virtual Academy is part of Tecumseh School District.
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