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Bangor Township Virtual School vs. Michigan Connections Academy

Should you attend Bangor Township Virtual School or Michigan Connections Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bangor Township Virtual School
4091 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Michigan Connections Academy
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bangor Township Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Michigan Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 156 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bangor Township Virtual School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,645 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Connections 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 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
156 students
1,645 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bangor Township Virtual School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Michigan Connections Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bangor Township Virtual School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Michigan Connections Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bangor Township Virtual School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Michigan Connections Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bangor Township Virtual School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bangor Township Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Connections Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2062 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1664 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bangor Township Virtual School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Michigan Connections Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
22%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bangor Township Virtual School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bangor Township Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Michigan Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bangor Township Virtual School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bangor Township Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Michigan Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bangor Township Virtual School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bangor Township Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Michigan Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
85-89%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bangor Township Virtual School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bangor Township Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Michigan Connections Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bangor Township Virtual School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Michigan Connections Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
1
54
Grade 1 Students
3
69
Grade 2 Students
1
78
Grade 3 Students
-
96
Grade 4 Students
3
94
Grade 5 Students
4
129
Grade 6 Students
4
139
Grade 7 Students
4
173
Grade 8 Students
10
160
Grade 9 Students
8
196
Grade 10 Students
24
187
Grade 11 Students
44
145
Grade 12 Students
50
125

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bangor Township Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bangor Township Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Michigan Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Michigan Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bangor Township Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bangor Township Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Michigan Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bangor Township Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bangor Township Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Michigan Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bangor Township Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bangor Township Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Michigan Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bangor Township Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bangor Township Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Michigan Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bangor Township Virtual School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bangor Township Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Michigan Connections Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bangor Township Virtual School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bangor Township Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Michigan Connections Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bangor Township Virtual School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bangor Township Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Michigan Connections Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Michigan Connections Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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