Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy vs. Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,444 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Great Lakes 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 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 2,860 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Virtual Charter 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 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
3,444 students
2,860 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
162 teachers
152 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2006 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2068 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Graduation Rate
57%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
159
120
Grade 1 Students
176
132
Grade 2 Students
180
138
Grade 3 Students
176
150
Grade 4 Students
180
166
Grade 5 Students
173
185
Grade 6 Students
249
223
Grade 7 Students
285
243
Grade 8 Students
340
246
Grade 9 Students
375
411
Grade 10 Students
361
300
Grade 11 Students
396
270
Grade 12 Students
394
276
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
22%
27%
% White
59%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
10
n/a
Extracurriculars
Art Club, Career Club, Cooking Club, DECA, Drama Club, ESports, HOSA, Knitting Club, National Honor Society, Writing Club
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