Prepnet Virtual Academy

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Grand Rapids, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks Prepnet Virtual Academy #170 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,516 per pupil, Prepnet Virtual Academy ranks #720 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,220
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,516
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Prepnet Virtual Academy operates 1 public schools serving 1,220 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kent County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,516 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.0% local, 98.9% state, and 1.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 61/100, ranked #170 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 59.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.5% African American, 19.1% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Prepnet Virtual Academy, enrolling 1,080 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Prepnet Virtual Academy accounts for 88.5% of all Prepnet Virtual Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Prepnet Virtual Academy a distant remainder — means Prepnet Virtual Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Prepnet Virtual Academy reports 81.7% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Prepnet Virtual Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 59.7% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

1.1%
Federal
98.9%
State
0.0%
Local
0

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
170 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Prepnet Virtual Academy.

White 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 54.5%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 16.3%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

59.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Prepnet Virtual Academy

School Enrollment
Prepnet Virtual Academy
Charter
1,080

How Prepnet Virtual Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Onsted Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Advanced Technology Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Manistee Area Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Voyageur Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Elk Rapids Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Prepnet Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Prepnet Virtual Academy?

Prepnet Virtual Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,220 students.

How much does Prepnet Virtual Academy spend per student?

Prepnet Virtual Academy spends $11,516 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #170 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Prepnet Virtual Academy?

Prepnet Virtual Academy students are 54.5% African American, 19.1% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Prepnet Virtual Academy?

Prepnet Virtual Academy has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #170 out of 702 districts in Michigan.