Michigan Cyber Academy

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

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:
519^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,042

Student/teacher ratio: 553.3

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.4%

African American:

32.2%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Michigan Cyber Academy ranks worse than 69.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.5. (See more...)

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.

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 (58.4%), African American (32.2%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hazel Park School District of the City of. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Michigan Cyber Academy is 553.3, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Hazel Park School District of the City of! (See more...)

Compare Michigan Cyber Academy employs 0.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Hazel Park School District of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazel Park School District of the City of 535^th 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
2018	24.04	589^th	824	28.5%
2023	16.52	621^st	735	15.5%
2024	28.50	519^th	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	535^th	755	29.1%
2024	55.78	254^th	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
2018	19.42	549^th	710	22.7%
2023	12.92	538^th	611	11.9%
2024	40.28	361^st	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	462^nd	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	554^th	647	14.4%
2024	39.84	382^nd	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.

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	Total
2014	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2015	34	37	0	1	0	0	0	72
2016	35	53	0	4	0	1	2	95
2017	53	58	0	6	1	0	0	118
2018	69	101	2	8	4	0	5	189
2019	90	135	1	8	3	0	8	245
2020	104	122	3	9	2	1	7	248
2021	84	167	4	15	3	0	10	283
2022	92	192	3	9	1	0	6	303
2023	169	162	4	12	3	0	11	361
2024	194	107	3	13	3	0	12	332

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
2024	332	0.6	553.3	68.1

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 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
2024	332	0.6	553.3	68.1

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 Michigan Cyber Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 Students	245	361	47.3%
African American	135	162	20%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	8	12	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	90	169	87.8%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.7%	74.5%	10.8%

Schools Near Michigan Cyber Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th 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
Michigan Cyber Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	1551 E 8 Mile Rd	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	Yes	No	(248) 658-5200	332	1	553.3	68.1%	194 (58.4%)	107 (32.2%)	13 (3.9%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	28.5	519^th of 743 public high schools	30.1%		16.5	621^st of 735 public high schools	15.5%	102	23.3		37.5	24.0	$12,042	$905	$11,137
Viking Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	23400 Hughes Ave	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	Yes	No	(248) 658-5200	46	1	35.9	91.3%	20 (43.5%)	21 (45.7%)	5 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$10,549	$1,095	$9,454
Hazel Park High School	Public	9-12	23400 Hughes Ave	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(248) 658-5100	557	40	13.8	74.5%	233 (41.8%)	271 (48.7%)	24 (4.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (3.8%)	13.1	648^th of 743 public high schools	12.8%		17.5	612^th of 735 public high schools	16.7%	36	28.3	7.1	18.4	15.8	$19,486	$1,677	$17,809
Pershing High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	18875 Ryan Rd	Detroit	48234	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 866-7700	378	24	16.0	87.8%	1 (0.3%)	373 (98.7%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	12.2				$21,580	$6,910	$14,669
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	23200 Ryan Rd	Warren	48091	Macomb County	Fitzgerald Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(586) 757-7070	57	39	1.4	84.2%	20 (35.1%)	23 (40.4%)	4 (7.0%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.3%)								(n/a)					$10,925	$1,192	$9,734
Fitzgerald Senior High School	Public	9-12	23200 Ryan Rd	Warren	48091	Macomb County	Fitzgerald Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 757-7070	859	47	18.2	80.3%	122 (14.2%)	514 (59.8%)	25 (2.9%)	150 (17.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.2%)	18.2	613^th of 743 public high schools	17.5%		12.7	646^th of 735 public high schools	12.1%	33	30.0		12.6	25.6	$18,607	$4,807	$13,800
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School	Public	9-12	24131 S Chrysler Dr	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(248) 658-5200	316	2	157.2	85.4%	296 (93.7%)	18 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$14,659	$1,475	$13,184
University High School	Public	9-12	2521 Bermuda St	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 586-8846	494	22	22.4	86.6%	3 (0.6%)	473 (95.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	5.9	708^th of 743 public high schools	4.7%		3.8	722^nd of 735 public high schools	1.8%	14	14.0		13.2	6.6	$11,601	$1,145	$10,456
Madison Preparatory High School	Public	9-12	915 E 11 Mile Rd	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Madison District Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 543-5465	6	1	7.5		3 (50.0%)	2 (33.3%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Madison High School	Public	9-12	915 E 11 Mile Rd	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Madison District Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 548-1800	244	16	15.6	82.4%	83 (34.0%)	141 (57.8%)	7 (2.9%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	19.1	607^th of 743 public high schools	18.3%		15.2	630^th of 735 public high schools	14.3%	23	32.2		16.4	23.0	$21,061	$1,652	$19,409

Frequently Asked Questions about Michigan Cyber Academy

What is the racial makeup of Michigan Cyber Academy?

Students at Michigan Cyber Academy are 58% White, 32% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Michigan Cyber Academy in?

Hazel Park School District of the City of

How many students attend Michigan Cyber Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended Michigan Cyber Academy.

Is Michigan Cyber Academy a good school?

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

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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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