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, Virtual, Alternative K-12

740 North Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617

(574) 393-6169

District: South Bend Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
464^th of 485 Indiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,426

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.9%

White:

31.5%

Hispanic:

20.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Bend Virtual School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.18. (See more...)

Compare Details South Bend Virtual School ranks worse than 95.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.04. (See more...)

Compare Details South Bend Virtual School ranks worse than 95.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.57. (See more...)

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.

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

Compare Details South Bend Virtual School has the largest alternative school student body size in the South Bend Community School Corp District. Student population at South Bend Virtual School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.9%), White (31.5%), Hispanic (20.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.9% 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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Bend Virtual School is 14.2, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District! (See more...)

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Finance

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 464^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Bend Virtual School in the ranking list.)

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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Hispanic students:

South Bend Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bend Community School Corp 319^th 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	952^nd	1020	6.7%
2023	6.18	982^nd	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
2022	5.41	483^rd	490	1.4%
2023	9.25	455^th	489	7.0%
2024	8.04	464^th	485	4.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
2022	13.95	354^th	409	13.4%
2023	16.17	346^th	398	13.1%
2024	6.57	410^th	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	368^th	379	2.9%
2024	4.79	376^th	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	330^th	388	14.9%
2024	6.48	375^th	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	341^st	383	11.0%
2024	4.35	386^th	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
2022	57.49	39^th	125	68.8%
2023	18.82	113^th	125	9.6%
2024	12.17	131^st	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	81^st	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.

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	Two or More Races	Total
2021	31	18	0	12	1	6	68
2022	132	157	11	76	0	39	415
2023	101	112	5	66	1	36	321

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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Bend Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	740 North Eddy St	South Bend	46617	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	Yes	No	(574) 393-6169	321	23	14.2	44.9%	101 (31.5%)	112 (34.9%)	66 (20.6%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.2%)								(n/a)	9.4	0.0	7.7	12.5	5.6	7.4	7.7	4.2	5.6	4.6	15.4	$7,426	$3,568	$3,858
Juvenile Justice Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	1000 S Michigan Ave	South Bend	46601	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 235-5437	11	3	3.6	72.7%	2 (18.2%)	7 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0
Studebaker Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	724 E Dubail Ave	South Bend	46613	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-6250	209	19	11.1	58.9%	70 (33.5%)	57 (27.3%)	53 (25.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (12.4%)								(n/a)												$17,569	$6,166	$11,402
Oaklawn Campus Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	1411 Lincolnway West	Mishawaka	46544	St. Joseph County	School City of Mishawaka	No	No	No	No	(574) 259-5666	58	2	29.0	94.8%	39 (67.2%)	10 (17.2%)	3 (5.2%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.6%)								(n/a)	16.7	0.0				6.3				0.0
Elkhart Alternative Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	1013 Tipton Street	Elkhart	46516	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 295-4903	182	27	6.6	76.4%	82 (45.1%)	46 (25.3%)	40 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.7%)								(n/a)	9.7	3.2	0.0	16.7		4.4	0.0	0.0		0.0	9.1	$4,136	$869	$3,267
Ripley-Ohio-Dearborn Special Educational Coop	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	925 N Meridian St Suite 100	Sunman	47041	Ripley County	Ripley-Ohio-Dearborn Sp Educational Coop	No	No	No	No	(812) 623-2212	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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

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South Bend Community School Corp

What is the racial makeup of South Bend Virtual School?

Students at South Bend Virtual School are 35% African American, 31% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend South Bend Virtual School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended South Bend Virtual School.

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