Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Virtual Learning Academy Consortium ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium's student population of 327 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virtual Learning Academy Consortium 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1335 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
56%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virtual Learning Academy Consortium's ranking?
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is ranked #1335 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
327 students attend Virtual Learning Academy Consortium.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Virtual Learning Academy Consortium students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Virtual Learning Academy Consortium offer ?
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virtual Learning Academy Consortium part of?
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is part of Oakland Schools School District.
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