Enrollment
325
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylor, MI
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Virtual Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263354008364
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 325
- students enrolled
School address
District: Taylor School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263354008364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+33% vs state
What stands out at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Taylor, Michigan, enrolling 325 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 486 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Taylor School District spends $16,413 per pupil, 22% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students) and Robert J West Middle School (641 students) alongside Taylor Virtual Learning 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 Taylor Virtual Learning Academy compares
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
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.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$16,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 57.8%
African American 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Taylor Virtual Learning Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor School District, which includes Taylor Virtual Learning Academy.
$16,413
Per student
+22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 50.0%
Federal 23.3%
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 Taylor Virtual Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Robert J West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hoover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Clarence Randall Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kinyon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Virtual Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
How many students attend Taylor Virtual Learning Academy?
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy has 325 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Taylor, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy?
72.2% of students at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Virtual Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Taylor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Virtual Learning Academy?
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Taylor Virtual Learning Academy a good school?
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Taylor School District?
Besides Taylor Virtual Learning Academy, Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students), Robert J West Middle School (641 students), and Hoover Middle School (515 students). See the Taylor School District district page for the complete list.
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