Michigan Cyber Academy

Summary:

Michigan Cyber Academy is a public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in Hazel Park, Michigan, which is part of the Hazel Park School District. The school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with a decrease in White students and an increase in African American students over the past few years.

Michigan Cyber Academy faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates (17.3% in 2022-2023), high dropout rates (47.8% in 2022-2023), and extremely high chronic absenteeism (74.6% in 2021-2022). The school's test scores are also generally lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages, with only 23.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in 2023-2024, compared to 28.3% at Hazel Park High School and 51.3% statewide. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (74.52% in 2022-2023), indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby Viking Virtual Academy, which is also part of the Hazel Park School District, has significantly better performance metrics than Michigan Cyber Academy, suggesting that the challenges faced by Michigan Cyber Academy may be unique to the school. While Michigan Cyber Academy's performance is concerning, the school's ranking and rating have shown some improvement over the years, indicating that there may be opportunities for the school to continue to enhance its services and support for its students.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

 1551 E 8 Mile Rd
       Hazel Park, MI  48030-2637


(248) 658-5200

District: Hazel Park School District of the City of

SchoolDigger Rank:
519th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,042 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  361.0 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.8%
African American:
44.9%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Michigan Cyber Academy ranks worse than 69.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Michigan Cyber 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 Racial makeup is: White (46.8%), African American (44.9%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Michigan Cyber Academy is 361, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Hazel Park School District of the City of! (See more...)
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Compare Michigan Cyber Academy employs 1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Michigan Cyber Academy is $12,042. 2 high schools in the Hazel Park School District of the City of spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Michigan Cyber Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Michigan Cyber Academy 519th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Michigan Cyber Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hazel Park School District of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazel Park School District of the City of 535th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Michigan Cyber Academy

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Rank History for all students at Michigan Cyber Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.04 589th 824 28.5%
2023 16.52 621st 735 15.5%
2024 28.50 519th 743 30.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Michigan Cyber Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.70 535th 755 29.1%
2024 55.78 254th 654 61.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Michigan Cyber Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.42 549th 710 22.7%
2023 12.92 538th 611 11.9%
2024 40.28 361st 619 41.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Michigan Cyber Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.79 462nd 633 27.0%
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Rank History for White students at Michigan Cyber Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.92 554th 647 14.4%
2024 39.84 382nd 638 40.1%
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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.

Michigan Cyber Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Michigan Cyber Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2015 34 37 0 1 0 0 0 0 72
2016 35 53 0 4 0 1 2 0 95
2017 53 58 0 6 1 0 0 0 118
2018 69 101 2 8 4 0 5 0 189
2019 90 135 1 8 3 0 8 0 245
2020 104 122 3 9 2 1 7 0 248
2021 84 167 4 15 3 0 10 0 283
2022 92 192 3 9 1 0 6 0 303
2023 169 162 4 12 3 0 11 0 361

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 Michigan Cyber Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 1 0.2 4.0 0
2015 72 1.0 72.0 58.3
2016 95 0.0 n/a 54.7
2017 118 1.0 118.0 52.5
2018 189 1.0 189.0 68.8
2019 245 1.0 245.0 63.7
2020 248 0.5 496.0 62.9
2021 283 0.5 566.0 73.9
2022 303 2.0 151.5 75.6
2023 361 1.0 361.0 74.5

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 Michigan Cyber Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 1 0.2 4.0 0
2015 72 1.0 72.0 58.3
2016 95 0.0 n/a 54.7
2017 118 1.0 118.0 52.5
2018 189 1.0 189.0 68.8
2019 245 1.0 245.0 63.7
2020 248 0.5 496.0 62.9
2021 283 0.5 566.0 73.9
2022 303 2.0 151.5 75.6
2023 361 1.0 361.0 74.5

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 Michigan Cyber Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $473 (5.7%) $7,789 (94.3%) $8,262
2020 $437 (4.3%) $9,792 (95.7%) $10,230
2021 $1,149 (11.9%) $8,546 (88.1%) $9,696
2022 $1,108 (10.2%) $9,806 (89.8%) $10,914
2023 $905 (7.5%) $11,137 (92.5%) $12,042

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Michigan Cyber Academy

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students245361
 47.3%
African American135162
 20%
American Indian33
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic812
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White90169
 87.8%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.7%74.5%
 10.8%


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Michigan Cyber Academy ranks 519th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Michigan Cyber Academy are 47% White, 45% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Michigan Cyber Academy.


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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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