Buchanan Virtual Academy
Buchanan Virtual Academy serves 63 students in grades 5-12.
Buchanan Virtual Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Buchanan Virtual Academy's student population of 63 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
63 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 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
Buchanan Virtual Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Buchanan Virtual Academy is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 3120 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%

Black
5%
18%

White
84%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
21-39%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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