Enrollment
42
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dearborn Heights, MI
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261161008179
👥 S:T ratio 91
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn Heights School District #7 · Michigan
NCES ID 261161008179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, enrolling 42 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.3:1, Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Michigan schools and 87% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Michigan schools, with 42 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dearborn Heights School District #7 also operates Annapolis High School (682 students) and Oakley W Best Middle School (557 students) alongside Dearborn Heights 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 Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy compares
Dearborn Heights 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 | 2.3:1 | ▼ 87% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 47.6%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 11.9%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dearborn Heights School District #7, which includes Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy.
$12,112
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 71.1%
Federal 14.8%
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 Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Oakley W Best Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bedford School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polk Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pardee School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high 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 (~42 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
How many students attend Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy has 42 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is 2.3:1, which is 87% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 85% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
75.0% of students at Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dearborn Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dearborn Heights on the city page.
Is Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy a good school?
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Besides Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy, Dearborn Heights School District #7 also operates Annapolis High School (682 students), Oakley W Best Middle School (557 students), and Bedford School (389 students). See the Dearborn Heights School District #7 district page for the complete list.
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