- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Climax, MI
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Climaxscotts Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261002007847
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 61:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 122
- students enrolled
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Climax-Scotts Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261002007847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+91.9%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 261002007847 · Climax, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 61:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Climaxscotts High School (294 students)
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+91.9%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Climaxscotts H
Climaxscotts High School
294 students
- Climaxscotts E
Climaxscotts Elementary School
234 students
- This school
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
122 students
What this shows Climaxscotts Virtual Academy reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Climaxscotts Virtual Academy compares
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 61:1 | ▲ 249% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
61:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
61:1
students per teacher
- 249% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,751
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Climaxscotts Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Climax-Scotts Community Schools reports $13,751 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Climaxscotts Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climaxscotts High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Climaxscotts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Climaxscotts Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
How many students attend Climaxscotts Virtual Academy?
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy has 122 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Climax, MI. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Climaxscotts Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Climaxscotts Virtual Academy is 61:1, which is 249% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 289% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Climaxscotts Virtual Academy?
73.0% of students at Climaxscotts Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Climaxscotts Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Climaxscotts Virtual Academy is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Climax, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Climaxscotts Virtual Academy?
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Climax-Scotts Community Schools?
Besides Climaxscotts Virtual Academy, Climax-Scotts Community Schools also operates Climaxscotts High School (294 students) and Climaxscotts Elementary School (234 students). See the Climax-Scotts Community Schools district page for the complete list.