South Bend Virtual School

Summary:

South Bend Virtual School is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the South Bend Community School Corporation district, with a diverse student population that has shifted in recent years.

The school faces significant challenges, with lower four-year graduation rates ranging from 56.2% to 67.4% compared to the district average, as well as consistently underperforming on standardized tests like ILEARN and SAT. South Bend Virtual School students have proficiency rates as low as 7.35% in English Language Arts and 4.55% in math, far below the district averages. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 41.9% to 42.7%, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The student-teacher ratio has fluctuated widely, from 66.6 to 14.2, indicating potential challenges in providing personalized attention.

When compared to other alternative schools in the district, such as Juvenile Justice Center and Studebaker Center, South Bend Virtual School appears to face similar challenges with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism, though its graduation rates are higher than Juvenile Justice Center. The school's racial demographics have also shifted, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American students, which may indicate changing enrollment patterns or community demographics. Despite increased spending per student, from $5,401 in 2020-2021 to $7,426 in 2021-2022, the school has not yet seen improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 740 North Eddy St
       South Bend, IN  46617


(574) 393-6169

District: South Bend Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
464th of 485 Indiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,426 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

African American:
30.0%
White:
28.7%
Hispanic:
25.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Bend Virtual School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Bend Virtual School ranks worse than 95.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Bend Virtual School ranks worse than 95.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Bend Virtual School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at South Bend Virtual School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (30%), White (28.7%), Hispanic (25.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the South Bend Community School Corp District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Bend Virtual School is 10.9. 1 alternative schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare South Bend Virtual School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Bend Virtual School is $7,426. 1 alternative schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Bend Virtual School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bend Virtual School 464th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Bend Virtual School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks South Bend Virtual School 410th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See South Bend Virtual School in the ranking list.)

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South Bend Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bend Community School Corp 319th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Bend Virtual School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.91 952nd 1020 6.7%
2023 6.18 982nd 1016 3.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Bend Virtual School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.41 483rd 490 1.4%
2023 9.25 455th 489 7.0%
2024 8.04 464th 485 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Bend Virtual School

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Rank History for all high school students at South Bend Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.95 354th 409 13.4%
2023 16.17 346th 398 13.1%
2024 6.57 410th 431 4.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Bend Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.62 368th 379 2.9%
2024 4.79 376th 377 0.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at South Bend Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.15 330th 388 14.9%
2024 6.48 375th 392 4.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at South Bend Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.85 341st 383 11.0%
2024 4.35 386th 392 1.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at South Bend Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.49 39th 125 68.8%
2023 18.82 113th 125 9.6%
2024 12.17 131st 132 0.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at South Bend Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.29 81st 166 51.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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.

South Bend Virtual School Test Scores
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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Bend Virtual School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 31 18 0 12 1 0 6 0 68
2022 132 157 11 76 0 0 39 0 415
2023 101 112 5 66 1 0 36 0 321
2024 84 88 5 74 1 0 41 0 293

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 South Bend Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 68 1.0 66.6 57.4
2022 415 12.3 33.4 64.1
2023 321 22.5 14.2 44.9
2024 293 26.8 10.9 28

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 South Bend Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 68 1.0 66.6 57.4
2022 415 12.3 33.4 64.1
2023 321 22.5 14.2 44.9
2024 293 26.8 10.9 28

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 South Bend Virtual School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $801 (14.8%) $4,600 (85.2%) $5,401
2022 $3,568 (48.0%) $3,858 (52.0%) $7,426

Data source: Indiana Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Bend Virtual School

In the 2023-24 school year, 293 students attended South Bend Virtual School.

South Bend Virtual School ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Indiana alternative schools.

Students at South Bend Virtual School are 30% African American, 29% White, 25% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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