Enrollment
2,526
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Belding, MI
Link Learning Virtual Program
Federal NCES profile for Link Learning Virtual Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260543009037
2,526 students enrolled
School address
District: Berrien Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260543009037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+31% vs state
What stands out at Link Learning Virtual Program
Link Learning Virtual Program is a higher-need, large high school in Belding, Michigan, enrolling 2,526 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,526 students.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Berrien Springs High School (554 students) and Berrien Springs Middle School (424 students) alongside Link Learning Virtual Program.
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 Link Learning Virtual Program compares
Link Learning Virtual Program on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,526 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2,526
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$13,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Link Learning Virtual Program is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berrien Springs Public Schools, which includes Link Learning Virtual Program.
$13,580
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 Link Learning Virtual Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Springs High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Berrien Springs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sylvester Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mars Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Link Learning Virtual Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 61.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Link Learning Virtual Program
How many students attend Link Learning Virtual Program?
Link Learning Virtual Program has 2,526 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belding, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Link Learning Virtual Program?
71.4% of students at Link Learning Virtual Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Link Learning Virtual Program?
The largest demographic group at Link Learning Virtual Program is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Belding, MI.
What other schools are in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Besides Link Learning Virtual Program, Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Berrien Springs High School (554 students), Berrien Springs Middle School (424 students), and Sylvester Elementary School (394 students). See the Berrien Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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