Big Rapids Virtual School

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 14980 215th Ave
       Big Rapids, MI  49307-9224


(231) 796-3489

District: Big Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 735 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,062 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  76.0 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Two or more races:
6.6%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Big Rapids Virtual School ranks worse than 64.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.92. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Big Rapids Virtual School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), two or more races (6.6%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Rapids Virtual School is 76. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Rapids Virtual School is $7,062.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Big Rapids Virtual School:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Rapids Virtual School 476th of 735 Michigan public high schools. (See Big Rapids Virtual School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Big Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Rapids Public Schools 247th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Rapids Virtual School

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Rank History for all students at Big Rapids Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.89 681st 705 3.4%
2007 14.26 643rd 767 16.2%
2008 20.67 596th 750 20.5%
2011 14.64 653rd 784 16.7%
2016 10.15 716th 852 16.0%
2018 17.47 632nd 824 23.3%
2019 18.16 554th 666 16.8%
2023 34.92 476th 735 35.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Rapids Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.08 494th 755 34.6%
2019 33.61 374th 532 29.7%
2023 65.94 174th 614 71.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Rapids Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.59 508th 554 8.3%
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Rank History for White students at Big Rapids Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.25 601st 708 15.1%
2019 7.87 545th 582 6.4%
2023 25.85 490th 647 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Big Rapids Virtual School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 94 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1996 94 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1998 48 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1999 97 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2000 45 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2001 40 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2002 77 9 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 90
2003 77 9 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 90
2004 78 13 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 95
2005 65 6 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 74
2006 55 9 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 65
2007 51 4 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 57
2008 45 4 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 50
2009 41 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2010 39 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2011 33 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 43
2012 37 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 43
2013 39 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 42
2014 59 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 66
2015 73 8 2 3 0 0 1 0 87
2016 86 6 2 1 0 0 1 0 96
2017 94 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 102
2018 83 6 1 4 0 0 1 0 95
2019 89 7 0 2 0 0 5 0 103
2020 88 4 0 3 1 0 4 0 100
2021 70 0 0 6 0 0 8 0 84
2022 117 2 1 6 0 0 13 0 139
2023 133 7 0 2 0 0 10 0 152

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Big Rapids Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 97 0.0 0.0 47.4
1996 97 0.0 0.0 47.4
1998 55 0.0 0.0 80
1999 113 0.0 0.0 31.9
2000 52 0.0 0.0 57.7
2001 41 0.0 0.0 87.8
2002 90 n/a n/a 44.4
2003 90 n/a n/a 44.4
2004 95 2.9 32.8 35.8
2005 74 3.0 24.7 52.7
2006 65 3.4 19.1 87.7
2007 57 3.4 16.8 70.2
2008 50 2.0 25.0 70
2009 47 1.0 47.0 80.9
2010 49 1.2 39.2 81.6
2011 43 1.2 34.4 81.4
2012 43 1.5 28.6 86
2013 42 1.2 33.6 85.7
2014 66 1.0 66.0 72.7
2015 87 1.0 87.0 72.4
2016 96 1.0 96.0 63.5
2017 102 1.0 102.0 52.9
2018 95 1.0 95.0 67.4
2019 103 1.0 103.0 73.8
2020 100 1.5 66.6 75
2021 84 2.0 42.0 63.1
2022 139 2.0 69.5 68.3
2023 152 2.0 76.0 74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Big Rapids Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 97 0.0 0.0 47.4
1996 97 0.0 0.0 47.4
1998 55 0.0 0.0 80
1999 113 0.0 0.0 31.9
2000 52 0.0 0.0 57.7
2001 41 0.0 0.0 87.8
2002 90 n/a n/a 44.4
2003 90 n/a n/a 44.4
2004 95 2.9 32.8 35.8
2005 74 3.0 24.7 52.7
2006 65 3.4 19.1 87.7
2007 57 3.4 16.8 70.2
2008 50 2.0 25.0 70
2009 47 1.0 47.0 80.9
2010 49 1.2 39.2 81.6
2011 43 1.2 34.4 81.4
2012 43 1.5 28.6 86
2013 42 1.2 33.6 85.7
2014 66 1.0 66.0 72.7
2015 87 1.0 87.0 72.4
2016 96 1.0 96.0 63.5
2017 102 1.0 102.0 52.9
2018 95 1.0 95.0 67.4
2019 103 1.0 103.0 73.8
2020 100 1.5 66.6 75
2021 84 2.0 42.0 63.1
2022 139 2.0 69.5 68.3
2023 152 2.0 76.0 74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Big Rapids Virtual School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $520 (10.8%) $4,306 (89.2%) $4,826
2020 $652 (10.7%) $5,450 (89.3%) $6,102
2021 $1,115 (13.4%) $7,194 (86.6%) $8,309
2022 $930 (13.2%) $6,132 (86.8%) $7,062

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Rapids Virtual School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 554th of 666 High schoolsRanks 476th of 735 High schools
 18.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Big Rapids Virtual School)3121.1
 9.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Big Rapids Public Schools)43.628
 15.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Big Rapids Virtual School)30.827.3
 3.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Big Rapids Public Schools)52.845.8
 7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students103152
 47.6%
African American77
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White89133
 49.4%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.8%74.3%
 0.6%


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Students at Big Rapids Virtual School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Big Rapids Virtual School ranks 476th of 735 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Big Rapids Virtual School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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