Serving 93 students in grades 6-12, Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center's student population of 93 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center 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 Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is 0.43, which is less 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
#2042 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center's ranking?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is ranked #2042 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is 60-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
93 students attend Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center offer ?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center part of?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is part of Swartz Creek Community Schools.
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