Enrollment
370
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260543008470
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
61.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+253% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run heavy: 61.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 253% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 541 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Battle Creek's high schools, it stands alongside Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (119 students): West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (61.7:1 vs 19.8:1).
Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students) and Berrien Springs High School (554 students) alongside West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs.
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 West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs compares
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berrien Springs Public Schools, which includes West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs.
$13,580
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~61.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs a good school?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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