Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy 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 student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy's ranking?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is ranked #1038 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
How many students attend Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
144 students attend Berrien Springs Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Berrien Springs Virtual Academy students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Berrien Springs Virtual Academy offer ?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy part of?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is part of Berrien Springs School District.
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