Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fitzgerald 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy's student population of 131 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 188% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald Virtual 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
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
53%
18%
White
20%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fitzgerald Virtual Academy's ranking?
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is ranked #2419 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?
131 students attend Fitzgerald Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fitzgerald Virtual Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fitzgerald Virtual Academy offer ?
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fitzgerald Virtual Academy part of?
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is part of Fitzgerald Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Fitzgerald Virtual Academy located?
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is located in the Fitzgerald neighborhood of Warren, MI. There are 6 other public schools located in Fitzgerald.
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