Enrollment
83
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262007008934
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kearsley Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kearsley Virtual Academy
Kearsley Virtual Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 83 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, Kearsley Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 93% of Michigan schools and 47% 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 78.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 83 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Flint's high schools, it stands alongside Transition Center (39 students): Kearsley Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.2:1 vs 2.2:1).
Kearsley Community School District also operates Kearsley High School (836 students) and Armstrong Middle School (656 students) alongside Kearsley 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 Kearsley Virtual Academy compares
Kearsley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,488
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kearsley Community School District, which includes Kearsley Virtual Academy.
$12,488
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 69.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~83 students)
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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.
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Kearsley Virtual Academy a good school?
Kearsley Virtual Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of 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 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.
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