- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Battle Creek, MI
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs
Federal NCES profile for West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260543008470
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 61.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Berrien Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260543008470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+26.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 260543008470 · Battle Creek, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 61.7:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students)
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+26.7%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Link Learning
Link Learning Virtual Program
2,526 students
- Berrien Spring 554
Berrien Springs High School
554 students
- Berrien Spring 424
Berrien Springs Middle School
424 students
- Sylvester Elem 394
Sylvester Elementary School
394 students
- This school 370
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs
370 students
- Mars Elementar 338
Mars Elementary School
338 students
What this shows West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs compares
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 61.7:1 | ▲ 253% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
61.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
61.7:1
students per teacher
- 253% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
White 72.4%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Berrien Springs Public Schools reports $14,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link Learning Virtual Program | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Berrien Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berrien Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mars Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Battle Creek
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs
How many students attend West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs is 61.7:1, which is 253% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 293% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs?
69.5% of students at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs?
The largest demographic group at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs rank among public schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Besides West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs, Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students), Berrien Springs High School (554 students), and Berrien Springs Middle School (424 students). See the Berrien Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.