Burr Oak Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Burr Oak, Michigan, which is part of the Burr Oak Community School District. The school has seen significant changes in its student racial makeup, with a decrease in White students and an increase in African American and Hispanic students.
Burr Oak Virtual Academy faces significant challenges, with very low four-year graduation rates ranging from 15.2% to 50.0%, much higher than the state average of 81.4%. The school also struggles with high dropout rates, reaching as high as 37.6%, more than four times the state average of 8.7%. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with rates as high as 76.9%, more than double the state average of 35.7%. Academically, the school's test scores are significantly below state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 16.67% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75% to 80.24%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%.
When compared to nearby schools like Pansophia Academy, Waldron Learning Center, and Pathfinder Educational Center, Burr Oak Virtual Academy stands out as having significantly lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower test scores. Despite higher spending per student than the state average, the school's challenges in supporting student success suggest a need for more targeted interventions and support systems.
Burr Oak Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 17.4% of Michigan alternative schools.
Students at Burr Oak Virtual Academy are 66% White, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Burr Oak Community School District
In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Burr Oak Virtual Academy.