Oak Park Virtual Academy
Tel:
(586)465-9474
- Oak Park Virtual Academy serves 112 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Oak Park Virtual Academy's student population of 112 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 112 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Oak Park Virtual Academy is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2654 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 71% | 18% |
| White | 29% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≤20% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 40% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oak Park of the City of School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oak Park Virtual Academy is Oak Park Alternative Education Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oak Park Preparatory Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oak Park Preparatory Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oak Park Oak Park Alternative Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 834 students
0.0 miles
12901 Albany
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248)291-6722 0.0 9-12 834 - Oak Park Oak Park Preparatory Academy Grades: 6-8 | 838 students
0.4 miles
23261 Scotia Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248)336-7620 0.4 6-8 838 - Oak Park Key Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 578 students
0.5 miles
23400 Jerome St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248)336-7610 0.5 K-5 578 - Oak Park Einstein Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 566 students
0.7 miles
14001 Northend Ave
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248)336-7640 0.7 K-5 566 - Oak Park Great Oaks Day Treatment Program Special Education School
Grades: 1-6 | 5 students
0.7 miles
24301 Church St.
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248)336-7676 0.7 1-6 5
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