River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy serves 139 students in grades 5-12. 
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy's student population of 139 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
33%
18%
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White
47%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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60-79%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
139 students attend River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy offer ?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy part of?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is part of River Rouge School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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