Serving 110 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Buchanan 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Buchanan Virtual Academy's student population of 110 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 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 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buchanan Virtual Academy is 0.47, 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
#1481 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buchanan Virtual Academy's ranking?
Buchanan Virtual Academy is ranked #1481 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Buchanan Virtual Academy often compared to?
Buchanan Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Buchanan High School, Buchanan Step Up by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buchanan Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Buchanan Virtual Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Buchanan Virtual Academy?
110 students attend Buchanan Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Buchanan Virtual Academy students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Buchanan Virtual Academy offer ?
Buchanan Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buchanan Virtual Academy part of?
Buchanan Virtual Academy is part of Buchanan Community Schools School District.
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