Serving 61 students in grades 1-12, Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy's student population of 61 students has grown by 221% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
61 students attend Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy offer ?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy part of?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is part of Vandercook Lake Public Schools School District.
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