Serving 16 students in grades 9-12, Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
The diversity score of Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
16 students attend Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy?
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy offer ?
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy part of?
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