- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hazel Park, MI
Viking Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Viking Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261803008776
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viking Virtual Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 39:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 39
- students enrolled
Viking Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hazel Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261803008776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Viking Virtual Academy shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 261803008776 · Hazel Park, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 39:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazel Park High School (567 students)
Viking Virtual Academy shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Viking Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazel Park Hig
Hazel Park High School
567 students
- Hazel Park Jun
Hazel Park Junior High School
413 students
- United Oaks El
United Oaks Elementary School
363 students
- Invest Rooseve
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School
332 students
- Webb Elementar
Webb Elementary School
328 students
- This school 39
Viking Virtual Academy
39 students
What this shows Viking Virtual Academy reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viking Virtual Academy compares
Viking Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39:1 | ▲ 123% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
39:1
students per teacher
- 123% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
97.4%
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
$20,621
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 20 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.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Viking Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hazel Park School District of the City of reports $20,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viking Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Park Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| United Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Webb Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viking Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Hazel Park
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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.
Similar enrollment (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viking Virtual Academy
How many students attend Viking Virtual Academy?
Viking Virtual Academy has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hazel Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viking Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Viking Virtual Academy is 39:1, which is 123% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Viking Virtual Academy?
75.5% of students at Viking Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viking Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Viking Virtual Academy is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Hazel Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viking Virtual Academy?
Viking Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hazel Park School District of the City of?
Besides Viking Virtual Academy, Hazel Park School District of the City of also operates Hazel Park High School (567 students), Hazel Park Junior High School (413 students), and United Oaks Elementary School (363 students). See the Hazel Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.