- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · River Rouge, MI
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262976008952
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 841
- students enrolled
School address
District: River Rouge School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262976008952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+584 students YoY
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 838 in 2023-24 (+229.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.1 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+584 students YoY 262976008952 · River Rouge, MI Other · MID · TRAD
841 enr · 79.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: River Rouge High School (987 students)
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 838 in 2023-24 (+229.9%). Teacher FTE lost 3.1 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Rouge Hi
River Rouge High School
987 students
- This school
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
841 students
- Ann Visger K5
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
625 students
- River Rouge St 370
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn
370 students
- Cb Sabbath 68 261
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
261 students
What this shows River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy reports 841 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy compares
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Student demographics
African American 53.9%
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for River Rouge School District of the City of reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in River Rouge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
How many students attend River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy has 841 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in River Rouge, MI. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), up 584.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
79.9% of students at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is African American at 53.9% of enrollment, in River Rouge, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in River Rouge School District of the City of?
Besides River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy, River Rouge School District of the City of also operates River Rouge High School (987 students), Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy (625 students), and River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn (370 students). See the River Rouge School District of the City of district page for the complete list.