Enrollment
1,080
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Prepnet Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prepnet Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260113208965Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prepnet Virtual Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #25 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prepnet Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prepnet Virtual Academy ranks #25 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Prepnet Virtual Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260113208965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prepnet Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prepnet Virtual Academy
Prepnet Virtual Academy is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 1,080 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,080 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Prepnet Virtual Academy spends $8,237 per pupil, 39% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Grand Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside City Middlehigh (955 students): Prepnet Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 24.5:1).
Prepnet Virtual Academy is a single-school charter district, so Prepnet Virtual Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,080 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 Prepnet Virtual Academy compares
Prepnet 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,080
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$8,237
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.
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
African American 54.5%
White 19.1%
Two or More 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Prepnet Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prepnet Virtual Academy, which includes Prepnet Virtual Academy.
$8,237
Per student
-39%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 98.9%
Federal 1.1%
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 in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,080 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Prepnet Virtual Academy
How many students attend Prepnet Virtual Academy?
Prepnet Virtual Academy has 1,080 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prepnet Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prepnet Virtual Academy is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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 Prepnet Virtual Academy?
81.7% of students at Prepnet Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prepnet Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prepnet Virtual Academy is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prepnet Virtual Academy?
Prepnet Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prepnet Virtual Academy rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Prepnet Virtual Academy ranks #25 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is Prepnet Virtual Academy a good school?
Prepnet Virtual Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Prepnet Virtual Academy?
None; Prepnet Virtual Academy is a single-school charter district, and Prepnet Virtual Academy is its only campus.
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