Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

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Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County ranks 359 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Virtual Learning Academy of St Clair County is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Marysville, Michigan, with a relatively small student population of 130 as of the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's performance data raises significant concerns, particularly in the areas of graduation rates, dropout rates, and academic achievement.

One of the most striking metrics is the school's very low four-year graduation rates, ranging from just 14.2% to 24.0% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the state average and the nearby traditional public high schools like Marysville High School and St. Clair High School, which have graduation rates over 90%. Correspondingly, Virtual Learning Academy has had high dropout rates, ranging from 8.0% to 33.3% over the same time period, much higher than the nearby schools. The school's test scores on the M-Step and SAT assessments also lag behind the state averages and the nearby schools, with only 39.1% of 11th graders proficient in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 51.3%.

Additionally, Virtual Learning Academy has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.54% to 73.28% over the past three years, significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school also spends between $7,425 and $8,930 per student, which is lower than the spending levels of the nearby traditional public high schools. These factors, combined with the school's virtual learning model, may contribute to the poor academic outcomes and raise questions about the effectiveness of the school's approach and the resources available to support its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 6-12

499 Range Rd
Marysville, MI 48040-2220

(810) 455-4480

District: Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County

SchoolDigger Rank:
359^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,930

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 130

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

African American:

6.9%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County ranks better than 51.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.11. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), African American (6.9%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County is 22.4. (See more...)

Compare Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County employs 5.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County is $8,930.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County:

SchoolDigger ranks Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County 359^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County:

SchoolDigger ranks Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County 285^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

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Rank History for all students at Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2011	33.72	564^th	784	28.1%
2012	29.12	558^th	773	27.8%
2013	40.43	500^th	805	37.9%
2016	18.81	637^th	852	25.2%
2018	53.42	379^th	824	54.0%
2024	47.11	359^th	743	51.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.78	252^nd	755	66.6%
2024	60.70	216^th	654	67.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.09	457^th	710	35.6%
2024	49.02	292^nd	619	52.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.19	190^th	707	73.1%
2024	46.99	312^th	633	50.7%

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Rank History for White students at Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.42	420^th	708	40.7%
2024	35.65	409^th	638	35.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	90	8	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	103
2011	130	10	1	7	1	0	1	150
2012	149	6	1	7	1	1	4	169
2013	136	8	1	17	1	1	10	174
2014	163	14	1	9	1	1	7	196
2015	106	16	0	12	0	0	3	137
2016	121	14	0	10	1	0	1	147
2017	122	9	0	5	1	0	0	137
2018	117	7	0	3	0	0	2	129
2019	117	10	0	0	0	1	0	128
2020	112	8	0	7	1	0	2	130
2021	111	9	0	5	2	0	4	131
2022	122	7	0	2	0	0	4	135
2023	113	9	0	5	0	0	3	130

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 Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	103	2.0	51.5	87.4
2011	150	4.0	37.5	60.7
2012	169	6.0	28.1	70.4
2013	174	5.0	34.8	57.5
2014	196	6.1	32.1	78.6
2015	137	7.0	19.5	79.6
2016	147	8.0	18.3	68
2017	137	6.8	20.1	62
2018	129	7.2	17.7	56.6
2019	128	7.0	18.2	64.1
2020	130	5.7	22.8	76.9
2021	131	5.2	24.9	73.3
2022	135	5.5	24.3	71.9
2023	130	5.8	22.4	71.5

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 Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	103	2.0	51.5	87.4
2011	150	4.0	37.5	60.7
2012	169	6.0	28.1	70.4
2013	174	5.0	34.8	57.5
2014	196	6.1	32.1	78.6
2015	137	7.0	19.5	79.6
2016	147	8.0	18.3	68
2017	137	6.8	20.1	62
2018	129	7.2	17.7	56.6
2019	128	7.0	18.2	64.1
2020	130	5.7	22.8	76.9
2021	131	5.2	24.9	73.3
2022	135	5.5	24.3	71.9
2023	130	5.8	22.4	71.5

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 Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,486 (100.0%)	$7,486
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$8,372 (100.0%)	$8,372
2021	$1,451 (18.2%)	$6,536 (81.8%)	$7,987
2022	$897 (12.1%)	$6,528 (87.9%)	$7,425
2023	$1,286 (14.4%)	$7,644 (85.6%)	$8,930

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	128	130	1.6%
African American	10	9	10%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	117	113	3.4%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.1%	71.5%	7.5%

Schools Near Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	499 Range Rd	Marysville	48040	St. Clair County	Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(810) 455-4480	130	6	22.4	71.5%	113 (86.9%)	9 (6.9%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	47.1	359^th of 743 public high schools	51.7%					(n/a)	39.1		39.1	34.8	$8,930	$1,286	$7,644
St Clair County Intervention Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1170 Michigan Rd	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	St. Clair County Intervention Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 731-5300	40	3	11.7	100.0%	23 (57.5%)	9 (22.5%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (15.0%)								(n/a)					$18,876	$4,774	$14,101
Port Huron High School	Public	9-12	2215 Court St	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Port Huron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(810) 984-2611	1,100	60	18.3	68.8%	739 (67.2%)	133 (12.1%)	92 (8.4%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	125 (11.4%)	25.3	550^th of 743 public high schools	26.0%		15.6	628^th of 735 public high schools	14.6%	78	37.2	13.0	16.9	32.0	$15,199	$2,456	$12,742
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy	Public	10-12	1109 20th St	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Port Huron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(810) 242-4558	162	6	28.9	82.7%	112 (69.1%)	14 (8.6%)	18 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.1%)								(n/a)					$9,771	$761	$9,011
Technical Education Center	Public	11-12	499 Range Rd	Marysville	48040	St. Clair County	St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(810) 364-8990	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marysville High School	Public	9-12	555 E Huron Blvd	Marysville	48040	St. Clair County	Marysville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 364-7161	769	36	21.6	30.4%	730 (94.9%)	8 (1.0%)	18 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.2%)	68.6	187^th of 743 public high schools	74.8%		80.8	116^th of 735 public high schools	84.2%	71	61.2	29.5	42.9	46.7	$00	$00	$00
Harrison Center	Public	6-12	55 15th St	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Port Huron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(810) 455-0029	5	1	5.0		4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$89,012	$12,424	$76,588
Blue Water Middle College Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	323 Erie St	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Blue Water Middle College	Yes	No	No	No	(810) 989-5800	255	17	15.3	24.7%	229 (89.8%)	5 (2.0%)	11 (4.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)								(n/a)					$8,549	$235	$8,314
Port Huron Northern High School	Public	9-12	1799 Krafft Rd	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Port Huron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(810) 984-2671	1,169	54	21.8	42.5%	986 (84.3%)	40 (3.4%)	63 (5.4%)	8 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (5.6%)	46.5	365^th of 743 public high schools	50.9%		43.5	402^nd of 735 public high schools	45.3%	37	54.1	20.1	27.8	38.8	$14,118	$1,892	$12,226
St Clair High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2200 Clinton Ave	Saint Clair	48079	St. Clair County	East China School District	No	Yes	No	No	(810) 676-1700	767	37	20.7	29.1%	719 (93.7%)	8 (1.0%)	13 (1.7%)	14 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	64.1	221^st of 743 public high schools	70.3%		53.2	323^rd of 735 public high schools	56.1%	102	58.0	26.5	40.4	47.4	$13,003	$781	$12,222

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County

How many students attend Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County?

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County.

What is the racial makeup of Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County?

Students at Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County are 87% White, 7% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County in?

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Is Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County a good school?

Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County ranks 359^th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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