DPSCD Virtual School

Summary:

DPSCD Virtual School is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), with a predominantly African American student population of 348 students.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $25,854 in 2022-2023, DPSCD Virtual School faces significant challenges. Its academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with only 45.45% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40.9% and the DPSCD district average of 12.4%. The school also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and a concerning dropout rate that increased from 14.0% in 2021-2022 to 34.2% in 2022-2023. In comparison, The School at Marygrove, another alternative school in the DPSCD district, had a much higher 4-year graduation rate of 93.8% and a lower dropout rate of 5.1% in 2022-2023.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 77.87% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and the significant staffing challenges, as evidenced by the fluctuating student-teacher ratio, suggest that DPSCD Virtual School requires a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the unique needs of its student population and improve academic outcomes. Addressing these issues will be crucial in ensuring that all students in the DPSCD district have access to a quality education.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 9026 Woodward Ave
       Detroit, MI  48202-1823


(313) 873-6897

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,854 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.5%
Hispanic:
6.6%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details DPSCD 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 19.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details DPSCD 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 28.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details DPSCD 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 21.47. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of DPSCD Virtual School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: African American (90.5%), Hispanic (6.6%), White (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DPSCD Virtual School is 10.3, which is the 2nd best among 3 alternative schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare DPSCD Virtual School employs 33.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at DPSCD Virtual School is $25,854, which is the 2nd highest among 3 alternative schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

DPSCD Virtual School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for DPSCD Virtual School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at DPSCD Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.82 1158th 1470 21.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at DPSCD Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.54 1093rd 1350 19.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at DPSCD Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.24 1189th 1334 10.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at DPSCD Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.24 169th 321 47.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for DPSCD Virtual School

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Rank History for all middle school students at DPSCD Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.69 620th 883 29.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at DPSCD Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.42 384th 825 53.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at DPSCD Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.48 539th 770 30.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at DPSCD Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.86 110th 310 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for DPSCD Virtual School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.47 571st 735 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for DPSCD Virtual School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 27 1654 26 123 2 3 5 0 1840
2023 7 315 1 23 1 0 1 0 348

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 DPSCD Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1840 43.0 42.7 82.9
2023 348 33.6 10.3 77.9

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 DPSCD Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1840 43.0 42.7 82.9
2023 348 33.6 10.3 77.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for DPSCD Virtual School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $9,978 (62.6%) $5,950 (37.4%) $15,928
2023 $18,609 (72.0%) $7,245 (28.0%) $25,854

Data source: Michigan Department of Education


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Students at DPSCD Virtual School are 91% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended DPSCD Virtual School.


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