Lakeshore Virtual School

Summary:

Lakeshore Virtual School is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Gibraltar, MI, which is part of the Gibraltar School District. The school has seen a shift in its student racial makeup, with a decrease in White students and an increase in African American and Hispanic students over the past few years.

Lakeshore Virtual School faces significant challenges in supporting student outcomes. The school has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 25.5% to 52.5% over the past few years, which is much lower than the state average of 81.4%. Additionally, the school has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 15.0% to 28.9%, and high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.6% to 50.2% - both of which are significantly higher than state averages. Lakeshore Virtual School's test scores are also generally lower than the Gibraltar School District and the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 33.33% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 33.5% in the district and 36.9% statewide.

Interestingly, Lakeshore Virtual School's performance metrics are generally lower than those of nearby alternative schools, such as Downriver Digital Academy, The Lincoln Center, Airport Center for Education, and Beacon Day Treatment Center. These schools also serve high-need student populations but appear to be more successful in supporting student outcomes. Despite the increased spending per student at Lakeshore Virtual School, from $7,338 in 2019-2020 to $15,145 in 2022-2023, this has not yet translated into improved student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 30550 W Jefferson Ave
       Gibraltar, MI  48173-9780


(734) 379-7090

District: Gibraltar School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,145 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  45.0 Help
Number of students:  144

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Hispanic:
9.7%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeshore 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 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lakeshore 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 26.36. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lakeshore 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 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.98. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lakeshore 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: White (78.5%), Hispanic (9.7%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeshore Virtual School is 45. (See more...)
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Compare Lakeshore Virtual School employs 3.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeshore Virtual School is $15,145.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gibraltar School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gibraltar School District 255th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakeshore Virtual School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.22 828th 1153 28.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lakeshore Virtual School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lakeshore Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.95 413th 675 38.8%
2023 26.36 636th 883 28.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lakeshore Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.69 284th 521 45.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lakeshore Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.63 296th 577 48.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lakeshore Virtual School

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Rank History for all high school students at Lakeshore Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.98 588th 666 11.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeshore Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.91 623rd 755 17.5%
2024 16.46 562nd 654 14.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Lakeshore Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.77 610th 710 14.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Lakeshore Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.63 646th 707 8.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Lakeshore Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.79 667th 708 5.8%
2024 9.64 591st 638 7.4%
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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.

Lakeshore Virtual School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lakeshore Virtual School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 43 1 0 4 0 0 8 0 56
2018 165 9 1 15 0 0 12 0 202
2019 137 9 3 11 1 0 8 0 169
2020 133 5 7 14 0 0 13 0 172
2021 475 94 21 78 0 5 49 0 722
2022 140 26 5 20 0 0 10 0 201
2023 113 6 5 14 0 0 6 0 144

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 Lakeshore Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 56 0.0 n/a 48.2
2018 202 4.8 41.6 40.1
2019 169 5.4 31.0 56.8
2020 172 4.7 36.5 47.7
2021 722 23.6 30.5 46
2022 201 11.6 17.2 63.2
2023 144 3.2 45.0 61.1

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 Lakeshore Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 56 0.0 n/a 48.2
2018 202 4.8 41.6 40.1
2019 169 5.4 31.0 56.8
2020 172 4.7 36.5 47.7
2021 722 23.6 30.5 46
2022 201 11.6 17.2 63.2
2023 144 3.2 45.0 61.1

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 Lakeshore Virtual School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $309 (4.3%) $6,816 (95.7%) $7,125
2020 $271 (3.7%) $7,067 (96.3%) $7,338
2021 $1,016 (12.0%) $7,481 (88.0%) $8,497
2022 $842 (6.7%) $11,699 (93.3%) $12,541
2023 $571 (3.8%) $14,574 (96.2%) $15,145

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeshore 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Lakeshore Virtual School)27.812
 15.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Gibraltar School District)36.431.8
 4.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Lakeshore Virtual School)21.133.3
 12.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Gibraltar School District)51.852.1
 0.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.351.6
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students169144
 14.8%
African American96
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic1114
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White137113
 17.5%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%61.1%
 4.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 144 students attended Lakeshore Virtual School.

Students at Lakeshore Virtual School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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