High Schools in Flat Rock Community Schools

The Flat Rock Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Flat Rock Community High School and Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy. While the traditional high school has a higher 4-year graduation rate of 96.3%, the virtual academy struggles with a lower rate of 70.9% and a higher dropout rate of 10.9%. Academically, both schools perform below the state average, but the virtual academy lags behind the traditional high school in proficiency rates on state assessments.

The data reveals some key differences between the two schools. Flat Rock Community High School has a larger student population of 475 compared to 144 at the virtual academy. However, the virtual school has a much higher student-teacher ratio of 42.7, compared to 16.8 at the traditional high school. Additionally, the virtual academy serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 68.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 38.3% at the traditional high school.

Overall, the data suggests that the virtual learning environment may not be as effective for all students within the Flat Rock Community Schools district. The district may need to closely examine the performance and outcomes of both the traditional and virtual high school options, and identify strategies to support student success across all schools, particularly in addressing the concerning chronic absenteeism rate at the traditional high school.