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PrepNet Virtual Academy

Summary:

PrepNet Virtual Academy is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 1,220 students in grades K-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Despite the school's diverse student body, PrepNet Virtual Academy is facing significant challenges. The school's four-year graduation rate has dropped dramatically, from 80.0% in 2021-2022 to just 30.3% in 2022-2023, well below the state average. Correspondingly, the school's dropout rate has increased from 20.0% to 24.2%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, PrepNet Virtual Academy has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 52.7% in 2022-2023, more than double the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is also significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, which is located just 6.63 miles away, PrepNet Virtual Academy stands out as an outlier in terms of its academic performance and student outcomes. The school's spending per student has also fluctuated significantly over the past three years, and its student-teacher ratio has varied widely, suggesting resource allocation and staffing challenges that may be contributing to the school's struggles. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that addresses the root causes of the school's difficulties and leverages the strengths of the surrounding Grand Rapids Public Schools community.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 3850 Broadmoor Ave SE
       Grand Rapids, MI  49512-3975

(616) 222-1700

District: PrepNet Virtual Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1214th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,544 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  1,220

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.0%
White:
19.3%
Two or more races:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details PrepNet Virtual Academy ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details PrepNet Virtual Academy ranks worse than 70.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details PrepNet Virtual Academy ranks worse than 52.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at PrepNet Virtual Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 PrepNet Virtual Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53%), White (19.3%), two or more races (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at PrepNet Virtual Academy is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare PrepNet Virtual Academy employs 83.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at PrepNet Virtual Academy is $11,544.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks PrepNet Virtual Academy 1214th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See PrepNet Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks PrepNet Virtual Academy 635th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See PrepNet Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks PrepNet Virtual Academy 392nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See PrepNet Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for PrepNet Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.44 1162nd 1470 21.0%
2024 17.35 1214th 1486 18.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.93 19th 81 76.5%
2024 33.83 50th 78 35.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.15 697th 1099 36.6%
2023 26.36 1020th 1350 24.4%
2024 30.70 991st 1381 28.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.43 801st 1106 27.6%
2023 26.31 965th 1321 26.9%
2024 19.91 1091st 1342 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.70 902nd 1139 20.8%
2023 12.88 1182nd 1334 11.4%
2024 15.97 1155th 1347 14.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.32 65th 158 58.9%
2023 27.33 239th 321 25.5%
2024 32.95 224th 348 35.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.76 641st 1102 41.8%
2023 39.59 742nd 1198 38.1%
2024 51.06 565th 1204 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for PrepNet Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.75 448th 776 42.3%
2023 24.76 651st 883 26.3%
2024 27.26 635th 897 29.2%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.95 88th 163 46.0%
2024 30.80 127th 176 27.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.26 371st 691 46.3%
2023 27.66 615th 825 25.5%
2024 35.11 538th 836 35.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.78 280th 657 57.4%
2023 26.25 575th 770 25.3%
2024 18.24 653rd 771 15.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.35 512th 658 22.2%
2023 18.37 637th 776 17.9%
2024 30.16 553rd 786 29.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.58 54th 182 70.3%
2023 37.40 187th 310 39.7%
2024 33.00 188th 300 37.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.12 344th 688 50.0%
2024 53.10 279th 701 60.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.63 264th 735 64.1%
2024 43.87 392nd 743 47.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.04 137th 614 77.7%
2024 59.32 230th 654 64.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.52 185th 611 69.7%
2024 56.95 245th 619 60.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.14 355th 633 43.9%
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Rank History for high school African American students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.02 17th 188 91.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at PrepNet Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.04 87th 638 86.4%
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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.

PrepNet Virtual Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for PrepNet Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 2 28 0 2 0 0 1 0 33
2022 249 727 66 134 6 0 183 0 1365
2023 235 647 22 98 9 2 207 0 1220

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 PrepNet Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 33 0.1 253.8 75.8
2022 1365 50.6 26.9 76.3
2023 1220 83.2 14.6 84.8

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 PrepNet Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 33 0.1 253.8 75.8
2022 1365 50.6 26.9 76.3
2023 1220 83.2 14.6 84.8

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 PrepNet Virtual Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $298 (0.7%) $43,193 (99.3%) $43,491
2022 $94 (1.1%) $8,543 (98.9%) $8,636
2023 $938 (8.1%) $10,605 (91.9%) $11,544

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Students at PrepNet Virtual Academy are 53% African American, 19% White, 17% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

PrepNet Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Michigan alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,220 students attended PrepNet Virtual Academy.


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