Kearsley Virtual Academy serves 43 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearsley Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kearsley Virtual Academy's student population of 43 students has grown by 114% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
![This chart displays total students of Kearsley Virtual Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Kearsley Virtual Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-bmaVDLd.png)
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of Kearsley Virtual Academy This chart displays gender of Kearsley Virtual Academy](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-beCcrjY.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Kearsley Virtual Academy by grade. This chart displays the students of Kearsley Virtual Academy by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-1KQCig.png)
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kearsley Virtual Academy is 0.43, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kearsley Virtual Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kearsley Virtual Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-btzPavp.png)
Black
5%
18%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kearsley Virtual Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kearsley Virtual Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-bit3X37.png)
White
74%
64%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kearsley Virtual Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kearsley Virtual Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-bxhqGEc.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kearsley Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kearsley Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-9jJYJ2.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kearsley Virtual Academy. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kearsley Virtual Academy.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-bg2Lhvz.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-bg2Lhu0.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Kearsley Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Kearsley Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-3B92sN.png)
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Kearsley Virtual Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Kearsley Virtual Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-boUc7NU.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kearsley Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kearsley Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/154000/153630/kearsley-virtual-academy-chart-G8DvtE.png)
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 the graduation rate of Kearsley Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Kearsley Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Kearsley Virtual Academy?
43 students attend Kearsley Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kearsley Virtual Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Kearsley Virtual Academy offer ?
Kearsley Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearsley Virtual Academy part of?
Kearsley Virtual Academy is part of Kearsley Community School District.
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