How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy | Oakley W Best Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dearborn Heights, MI | DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 42 | 557 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 0.9:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.0% | 75.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy | Oakley W Best Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,855 | $12,855 |
| District | Dearborn Heights School District #7 | Dearborn Heights School District #7 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy | Oakley W Best Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 59.2% |
| African American | 21.4% | 23.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% | 11.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.9% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy | Oakley W Best Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 278.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.1% | 60.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 91 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.