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Buchanan Virtual Academy

401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Online School/Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Buchanan Virtual Academy's student population of 54 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buchanan Virtual Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buchanan Virtual Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buchanan Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buchanan Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Buchanan Virtual Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Buchanan Virtual Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buchanan Virtual Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buchanan Virtual Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buchanan Virtual Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Buchanan Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buchanan Virtual Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Buchanan Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-59%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Buchanan Virtual Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buchanan Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buchanan Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buchanan Virtual Academy's ranking?
Buchanan Virtual Academy is ranked #2222 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Buchanan Virtual Academy often compared to?
Buchanan Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Buchanan High School, Buchanan Step Up by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buchanan Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Buchanan Virtual Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Buchanan Virtual Academy?
54 students attend Buchanan Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Buchanan Virtual Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Virtual Academy?
Buchanan Virtual Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buchanan Virtual Academy offer ?
Buchanan Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buchanan Virtual Academy part of?
Buchanan Virtual Academy is part of Buchanan Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Online School/Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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