Enrollment
1,249
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, MI
Oxford Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262724008274
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Virtual Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Oxford, MI.
School address
District: Oxford Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262724008274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Virtual Academy
Oxford Virtual Academy is a large combined-grade school in Oxford, Michigan, enrolling 1,249 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.2% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,249 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 169 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1249 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oxford's public schools, it stands alongside Kingsbury Country Day School (335 students): Oxford Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 12.4:1).
Oxford Community Schools also operates Oxford High School (1,568 students) and Oxford Middle School (938 students) alongside Oxford 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 Oxford Virtual Academy compares
Oxford 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,249 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,249
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.9%
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
$14,727
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 77.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Oxford Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford Community Schools, which includes Oxford Virtual Academy.
$14,727
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 Oxford Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Axford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Oxford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,249 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Virtual Academy
How many students attend Oxford Virtual Academy?
Oxford Virtual Academy has 1,249 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Oxford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Virtual Academy is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford Virtual Academy?
25.2% of students at Oxford Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Virtual Academy is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Oxford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Virtual Academy?
Oxford Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Oxford Virtual Academy rank among schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Oxford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oxford on the city page.
Is Oxford Virtual Academy a good school?
Oxford Virtual Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Oxford Community Schools?
Besides Oxford Virtual Academy, Oxford Community Schools also operates Oxford High School (1,568 students), Oxford Middle School (938 students), and Clear Lake Elementary School (425 students). See the Oxford Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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