Enrollment
213
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berrien Sprgs, MI
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Berrien Springs Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260543008175
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 213
- students enrolled
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Berrien Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260543008175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berrien Springs Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Berrien Sprgs, Michigan, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 35% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students) and Berrien Springs High School (554 students) alongside Berrien Springs Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berrien Springs Virtual Academy compares
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berrien Springs Public Schools, which includes Berrien Springs Virtual Academy.
$13,580
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berrien Springs Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link Learning Virtual Program | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Berrien Springs High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berrien Springs Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvester Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berrien Springs Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 61.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~213 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
How many students attend Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy has 213 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Berrien Sprgs, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is 23.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
35.8% of students at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Berrien Sprgs, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy a good school?
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Besides Berrien Springs Virtual Academy, Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students), Berrien Springs High School (554 students), and Berrien Springs Middle School (424 students). See the Berrien Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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