Enrollment
147
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester Hls, MI
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262994009024
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rochester Hls · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rochester Hls, MI.
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262994009024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester Hls, Michigan, enrolling 147 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 147 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 98 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students) and Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students) alongside Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus.
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 Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus compares
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$13,107
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School District, which includes Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus.
$13,107
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 65.4%
Federal 5.3%
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 Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Hoosen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~147 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus
How many students attend Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus?
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester Hls, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus?
29.3% of students at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus?
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus rank among public schools in Rochester Hls?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rochester Hls, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rochester Hls on the city page.
Is Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus a good school?
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. 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 Rochester Community School District?
Besides Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus, Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students), Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students), and Stoney Creek High School (1,478 students). See the Rochester Community School District district page for the complete list.
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