- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261161008179
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+243.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 0.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 261161008179 · Dearborn Heights, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 2.3:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Annapolis High School (682 students)
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+243.8%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 0.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High School
682 students
- Oakley W Best
Oakley W Best Middle School
557 students
- Bedford School
Bedford School
389 students
- Polk Elementar
Polk Elementary School
374 students
- Pardee School
Pardee School
337 students
- This school 42
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
42 students
What this shows Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy compares
Dearborn Heights 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 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
District finance for Dearborn Heights School District #7 reports $14,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~42 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), up 39.
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 42/100 (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).
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.
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.