- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dearborn Hts, MI
Westwood Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261164007904
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Virtual Academy earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 87:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 174
- students enrolled
Westwood Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Westwood Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261164007904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Westwood Virtual Academy grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 261164007904 · Dearborn Hts, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 87:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Thorne Elementary School (593 students)
Westwood Virtual Academy grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Westwood Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thorne Element
Thorne Elementary School
593 students
- Robichaud Seni
Robichaud Senior High School
328 students
- Tomlinson Midd 180
Tomlinson Middle School
180 students
- Daly School 175
Daly School
175 students
- This school 174
Westwood Virtual Academy
174 students
- Westwood North 52
Westwood North Academy
52 students
What this shows Westwood Virtual Academy reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Virtual Academy compares
Westwood Virtual Academy 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 | 87:1 | ▲ 397% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
87:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
87:1
students per teacher
- 397% 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
39.1%
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
$18,629
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
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 47.1%
African American 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Westwood Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Westwood Community School District reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robichaud Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood North Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Virtual Academy
How many students attend Westwood Virtual Academy?
Westwood Virtual Academy has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dearborn Hts, MI. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Virtual Academy is 87:1, which is 397% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 454% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Virtual Academy?
86.1% of students at Westwood Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Virtual Academy is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Dearborn Hts, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Virtual Academy?
Westwood Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Westwood Community School District?
Besides Westwood Virtual Academy, Westwood Community School District also operates Thorne Elementary School (593 students), Robichaud Senior High School (328 students), and Tomlinson Middle School (180 students). See the Westwood Community School District district page for the complete list.