Serving 266 students in grades 9-12, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School's student population of 266 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School 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 West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School is 0.52, 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
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School's ranking?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School is ranked #2222 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School?
The graduation rate of West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School?
266 students attend West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School offer ?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School part of?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School is part of Berrien Springs School District.
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