Serving 54 students in grades 7-12, Hemlock Virtual 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hemlock Alternative/Adult Education's attendance zone covers the entire Hemlock school district, encompassing approximately 85.7 square miles in Hemlock, MI. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hemlock Virtual's student population of 54 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hemlock Virtual ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hemlock Virtual is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
White
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hemlock Virtual's ranking?
Hemlock Virtual is ranked #1665 out of 3,025 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 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hemlock Virtual?
The graduation rate of Hemlock Virtual is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Hemlock Virtual?
54 students attend Hemlock Virtual.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hemlock Virtual students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Hemlock Virtual offer ?
Hemlock Virtual offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hemlock Virtual part of?
Hemlock Virtual is part of Hemlock Public School District.
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