Oxford Virtual Academy

Oxford Virtual Academy is a large virtual public school in Oxford, MI, serving 1,249 students in grades PK-12 through the Oxford Community Schools district, which holds a 3-star state ranking.

This online academy shows a distinctive academic profile: students perform notably well in reading and writing, but math is a clear challenge. For example, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing proficiency reached 67.9%, compared to just 24.5% in SAT Math—a 43-point gap. The school also outperforms the state in high school science (44.2% vs. 35.2%) and social studies (53.8% vs. 43.2%). However, math proficiency lags significantly, with 4th-grade math at 18.4% versus the state's 39.4%. This pattern is common among virtual schools—for instance, the nearby Virtual Learning Academy Consortium shows similarly strong ELA but weak math scores. The most pressing concern is chronic absenteeism: 62.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024-2025, more than double the state rate of 27.9%. This suggests that while engaged students thrive in the self-paced format, a significant portion may be inconsistently participating.

Encouragingly, the school has made dramatic strides in student persistence. The graduation rate jumped from 69.1% in 2022-2023 to 86.3% in 2024-2025, now exceeding the state average of 84.0%. The dropout rate also plummeted from 8.4% to 2.7%, well below the state's 7.1%. Compared to other alternative schools in the area, Oxford Virtual Academy stands out for its scale and outcomes—it far surpasses schools like Oakside Prep Academy in both graduation rate and test scores, while spending less per student ($14,418) than many specialized programs. For families seeking a flexible, reading-intensive virtual education, this school offers strong literacy outcomes and improving graduation trends, though parents should be prepared to provide significant support for math instruction and consistent daily engagement.