Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South Central Michigan Virtual 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Central Michigan Virtual's student population of 402 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
402 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2009
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
South Central Michigan Virtual ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Central Michigan Virtual is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2623 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
22%
18%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Central Michigan Virtual's ranking?
South Central Michigan Virtual is ranked #2623 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central Michigan Virtual?
The graduation rate of South Central Michigan Virtual is 40-44%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend South Central Michigan Virtual?
402 students attend South Central Michigan Virtual.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South Central Michigan Virtual students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does South Central Michigan Virtual offer ?
South Central Michigan Virtual offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is South Central Michigan Virtual part of?
South Central Michigan Virtual is part of Jackson School District.
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