Is Big Rapids Virtual School a good school?

Big Rapids Virtual School ranks 297 th of 743 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Big Rapids Virtual School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 133 students attended Big Rapids Virtual School.

What is the racial makeup of Big Rapids Virtual School?

Students at Big Rapids Virtual School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Big Rapids Virtual School in Big Rapids MI

Performance Trends

Compare Details Big Rapids Virtual School ranks better than 60% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Big Rapids Virtual School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

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 Racial makeup is: White (88%), two or more races (6%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Rapids Virtual School is 66.5. (See more...)

Compare Big Rapids Virtual School employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Rapids Virtual School is $7,684.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Rapids Virtual School:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Rapids Virtual School 297^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Big Rapids Virtual School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Big Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Rapids Public Schools 197^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Big Rapids Virtual School

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Rank History for all students at Big Rapids Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	2.89	681^st	705	3.4%
2007	14.26	643^rd	767	16.2%
2008	20.67	596^th	750	20.5%
2011	14.64	653^rd	784	16.7%
2016	10.15	716^th	852	16.0%
2018	17.47	632^nd	824	23.3%
2019	18.16	554^th	666	16.8%
2023	34.92	476^th	735	35.2%
2024	55.61	297^th	743	60.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Rapids Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	33.08	494^th	755	34.6%
2019	33.61	374^th	532	29.7%
2023	65.94	174^th	614	71.7%
2024	84.01	63^rd	654	90.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Big Rapids Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	8.59	508^th	554	8.3%
2024	78.96	98^th	619	84.2%

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Rank History for White students at Big Rapids Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	12.25	601^st	708	15.1%
2019	7.87	545^th	582	6.4%
2023	25.85	490^th	647	24.3%
2024	45.75	334^th	638	47.6%

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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 Big Rapids Virtual School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	94	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1996	94	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1998	48	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	55
1999	97	14	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	113
2000	45	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	52
2001	40	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	41
2002	77	9	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	90
2003	77	9	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	90
2004	78	13	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	95
2005	65	6	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	74
2006	55	9	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	65
2007	51	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	57
2008	45	4	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	50
2009	41	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	47
2010	39	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	49
2011	33	8	0	0	0	0	2	43
2012	37	5	0	1	0	0	0	43
2013	39	2	0	1	0	0	0	42
2014	59	4	0	2	0	0	1	66
2015	73	8	2	3	0	0	1	87
2016	86	6	2	1	0	0	1	96
2017	94	5	1	2	0	0	0	102
2018	83	6	1	4	0	0	1	95
2019	89	7	0	2	0	0	5	103
2020	88	4	0	3	1	0	4	100
2021	70	0	0	6	0	0	8	84
2022	117	2	1	6	0	0	13	139
2023	133	7	0	2	0	0	10	152
2024	117	6	1	1	0	0	8	133

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 Big Rapids Virtual School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	97	0.0	0.0	47.4
1996	97	0.0	0.0	47.4
1998	55	0.0	0.0	80
1999	113	0.0	0.0	31.9
2000	52	0.0	0.0	57.7
2001	41	0.0	0.0	87.8
2002	90	n/a	n/a	44.4
2003	90	n/a	n/a	44.4
2004	95	2.9	32.8	35.8
2005	74	3.0	24.7	52.7
2006	65	3.4	19.1	87.7
2007	57	3.4	16.8	70.2
2008	50	2.0	25.0	70
2009	47	1.0	47.0	80.9
2010	49	1.2	39.2	81.6
2011	43	1.2	34.4	81.4
2012	43	1.5	28.6	86
2013	42	1.2	33.6	85.7
2014	66	1.0	66.0	72.7
2015	87	1.0	87.0	72.4
2016	96	1.0	96.0	63.5
2017	102	1.0	102.0	52.9
2018	95	1.0	95.0	67.4
2019	103	1.0	103.0	73.8
2020	100	1.5	66.6	75
2021	84	2.0	42.0	63.1
2022	139	2.0	69.5	68.3
2023	152	2.0	76.0	74.3
2024	133	2.0	66.5	70.7

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 Big Rapids Virtual School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	97	0.0	0.0	47.4
1996	97	0.0	0.0	47.4
1998	55	0.0	0.0	80
1999	113	0.0	0.0	31.9
2000	52	0.0	0.0	57.7
2001	41	0.0	0.0	87.8
2002	90	n/a	n/a	44.4
2003	90	n/a	n/a	44.4
2004	95	2.9	32.8	35.8
2005	74	3.0	24.7	52.7
2006	65	3.4	19.1	87.7
2007	57	3.4	16.8	70.2
2008	50	2.0	25.0	70
2009	47	1.0	47.0	80.9
2010	49	1.2	39.2	81.6
2011	43	1.2	34.4	81.4
2012	43	1.5	28.6	86
2013	42	1.2	33.6	85.7
2014	66	1.0	66.0	72.7
2015	87	1.0	87.0	72.4
2016	96	1.0	96.0	63.5
2017	102	1.0	102.0	52.9
2018	95	1.0	95.0	67.4
2019	103	1.0	103.0	73.8
2020	100	1.5	66.6	75
2021	84	2.0	42.0	63.1
2022	139	2.0	69.5	68.3
2023	152	2.0	76.0	74.3
2024	133	2.0	66.5	70.7

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 Big Rapids Virtual School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$520 (10.8%)	$4,306 (89.2%)	$4,826
2020	$652 (10.7%)	$5,450 (89.3%)	$6,102
2021	$1,115 (13.4%)	$7,194 (86.6%)	$8,309
2022	$930 (13.2%)	$6,132 (86.8%)	$7,062
2023	$990 (12.9%)	$6,694 (87.1%)	$7,684

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Rapids Virtual School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 554^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 476^th of 735 High schools	18.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Big Rapids Virtual School)	31	21.1	9.9%
11th Grade Social Studies (Big Rapids Public Schools)	43.6	28	15.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Big Rapids Virtual School)	30.8	27.3	3.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Big Rapids Public Schools)	52.8	45.8	7%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	103	152	47.6%
African American	7	7
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	133	49.4%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.8%	74.3%	0.6%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	M-Step Science 8th 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
Big Rapids Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	14980 215th Ave	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Big Rapids Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(231) 796-3489	133	2	66.5	70.7%	117 (88.0%)	6 (4.5%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.0%)								(n/a)	60.0	47.4	40.0	33.3	44.4	$7,684	$990	$6,694
MecostaOsceola Education Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	15700 190th Ave	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(231) 796-3543	113	11	10.1	60.2%	100 (88.5%)	3 (2.7%)	4 (3.5%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)								(n/a)
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4507 170th Ave	Hersey	49639	Osceola County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 305-6681	35	4	8.2	91.4%	21 (60.0%)	10 (28.6%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)								(n/a)						$17,465	$4,765	$12,701

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Big Rapids Virtual School

Student/Teacher Ratio Big Rapids Virtual School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Big Rapids Virtual School

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