Enrollment
3,199
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazel Park, MI
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Michigan Virtual Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260097208180Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hazel Park · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hazel Park, MI.
School address
District: Michigan Virtual Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260097208180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
160.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michigan Virtual Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Hazel Park, Michigan, enrolling 3,199 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,199 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Michigan Virtual Charter Academy spends $10,089 per pupil, 25% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Michigan Virtual Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 3,199 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Michigan, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Michigan Virtual Charter Academy compares
Michigan Virtual Charter 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,199 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,199
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$10,089
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
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 50.0%
African American 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Michigan Virtual Charter Academy, which includes Michigan Virtual Charter Academy.
$10,089
Per student
-25%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.2%
State 87.2%
Federal 9.6%
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.
Similar other 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 (~3,199 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
How many students attend Michigan Virtual Charter Academy?
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy has 3,199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazel Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Virtual Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michigan Virtual Charter Academy?
72.4% of students at Michigan Virtual Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Hazel Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michigan Virtual Charter Academy?
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Michigan Virtual Charter Academy rank among schools in Hazel Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hazel Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazel Park on the city page.
Is Michigan Virtual Charter Academy a good school?
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Michigan Virtual Charter Academy?
None; Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is its only campus.
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