- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flint, MI
Kearsley Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kearsley Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262007008934
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearsley Virtual Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearsley Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearsley Virtual Academy ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Kearsley Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262007008934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Kearsley Virtual Academy grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+37.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 262007008934 · Flint, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 9.2:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearsley High School (836 students)
Kearsley Virtual Academy grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+37.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kearsley Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearsley High
Kearsley High School
836 students
- Armstrong Midd
Armstrong Middle School
656 students
- Leota Fiedler
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
431 students
- Kate Dowdall E
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
405 students
- Weston Element
Weston Elementary School
380 students
- This school 83
Kearsley Virtual Academy
83 students
What this shows Kearsley Virtual Academy reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearsley Virtual Academy compares
Kearsley 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.1%
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
$13,665
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 68.7%
African American 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Kearsley Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kearsley Community School District reports $13,665 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kearsley Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armstrong Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leota Fiedler Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kate Dowdall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearsley Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Flint
3 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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kearsley Virtual Academy
How many students attend Kearsley Virtual Academy?
Kearsley Virtual Academy has 83 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearsley Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearsley Virtual Academy is 9.2:1, which is 47% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% 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 Kearsley Virtual Academy?
78.6% of students at Kearsley Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearsley Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kearsley Virtual Academy is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearsley Virtual Academy?
Kearsley Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Kearsley Virtual Academy rank among high schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearsley Virtual Academy ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Flint, 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 Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearsley Community School District?
Besides Kearsley Virtual Academy, Kearsley Community School District also operates Kearsley High School (836 students), Armstrong Middle School (656 students), and Leota Fiedler Elementary School (431 students). See the Kearsley Community School District district page for the complete list.