- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Warren, MI
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fitzgerald Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261446008625
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy earns 47/100 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.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzgerald Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Fitzgerald Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261446008625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (-19.7%).
Teacher FTE held 38.9 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 261446008625 · Warren, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 2.1:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitzgerald Senior High School (861 students)
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (-19.7%). Teacher FTE held 38.9 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fitzgerald Sen
Fitzgerald Senior High School
861 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary School
446 students
- Pd Chatterton
Pd Chatterton Middle School
409 students
- Mound Park Ele 296
Mound Park Elementary School
296 students
- Schofield Elem 169
Schofield Elementary School
169 students
- This school 78
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
78 students
What this shows Fitzgerald Virtual Academy reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fitzgerald Virtual Academy compares
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is a shrinking 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 | 2.1:1 | ▼ 88% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.1:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.1:1
students per teacher
- 88% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$17,383
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 61.5%
White 16.7%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fitzgerald Public Schools reports $17,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fitzgerald Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pd Chatterton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mound Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schofield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fitzgerald Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Warren
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
How many students attend Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy has 78 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is 2.1:1, which is 88% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 87% 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 Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?
84.5% of students at Fitzgerald Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fitzgerald Virtual Academy is African American at 61.5% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fitzgerald Virtual Academy?
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fitzgerald Virtual Academy rank among high schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzgerald Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Fitzgerald Public Schools?
Besides Fitzgerald Virtual Academy, Fitzgerald Public Schools also operates Fitzgerald Senior High School (861 students), Westview Elementary School (446 students), and Pd Chatterton Middle School (409 students). See the Fitzgerald Public Schools district page for the complete list.