LCS Virtual Academy

Summary:

LCS Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Central Academy district in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with 128 students enrolled. While the school has a diverse student population, it faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor academic performance compared to state and district averages.

LCS Virtual Academy's 4-year graduation rates are relatively low, at 52.9% in 2022-2023 and 63.1% in 2021-2022, significantly lower than the state average of 81.4% and the nearby Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building, which had an 82.3% graduation rate. The school also has high dropout rates, at 29.4% in 2022-2023 and 10.5% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state average of 8.7% and the nearby Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building, which had a 5.8% dropout rate. Additionally, LCS Virtual Academy has high chronic absenteeism rates, at 28.3% in 2022-2023 and 24.4% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average of 18.2% and the nearby Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building, which had a 39.7% chronic absenteeism rate.

Academically, LCS Virtual Academy's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 21.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to the state average of 39% and the Central Academy district average of 34.4%. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building, it struggles to provide a quality education and support for its students, and addressing these issues should be a priority for the school and the district.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

7525 Willis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-8918

(734) 484-7000

District: Lincoln Consolidated School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,821

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 128

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.6%

African American:

24.2%

Two or more races:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details LCS Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at LCS Virtual 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 Student population at LCS Virtual Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), African American (24.2%), two or more races (14.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at LCS Virtual Academy is 21.3. (See more...)

Compare LCS Virtual Academy employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at LCS Virtual Academy is $8,821.

Schooldigger Rankings:

LCS Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lincoln Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Consolidated School District 449^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for LCS Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all students at LCS Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.59	648^th	735	11.8%

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Rank History for White students at LCS Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.49	460^th	647	28.9%

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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 LCS Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	105	76	2	18	1	1	39	0	242
2023	66	31	0	12	0	0	19	0	128

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 LCS Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	242	6.0	40.3	59.9
2023	128	6.0	21.3	58.6

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 LCS Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	242	6.0	40.3	59.9
2023	128	6.0	21.3	58.6

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 LCS Virtual Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$789 (12.6%)	$5,481 (87.4%)	$6,270
2023	$2,739 (31.1%)	$6,082 (68.9%)	$8,821

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (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	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
LCS Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7525 Willis Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Lincoln Consolidated School District	No	No	Yes	No	(734) 484-7000	128	6	21.3	58.6%	66 (51.6%)	31 (24.2%)	12 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (14.8%)								(n/a)	50.0															28.6	21.7				$8,821	$2,739	$6,082
GEE Compass Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	850 S Hewitt Street	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	GEE Compass Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(734) 369-9500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	52.3	13.6						23.5	7.3				15.2			14.6			9.8
Multicultural Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-10	5550 Platt Rd	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Multicultural Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 677-0732	191	15	13.0	76.4%	104 (54.5%)	23 (12.0%)	24 (12.6%)	38 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)	16.0				19.1	12.5		10.3		19.2	14.3			17.2		32.1					$12,363	$3,851	$8,511
Progress Park	Public, Alternative	K-12	3890 Research Park Dr	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-3340	26	7	3.8	73.1%	18 (69.2%)	2 (7.7%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (19.2%)								(n/a)
Central Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2459 S Industrial Hwy	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Central Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 822-1100	530	37	14.4	88.3%	388 (73.2%)	75 (14.2%)	19 (3.6%)	47 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	40.6	15.6	22.0	19.5	14.7	28.6	19.1	12.5	22.4	42.1	18.4	16.3	22.9	17.0	10.2	11.4	12.2		8.6	14.6	$15,392	$5,716	$9,676
High Point School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1735 S Wagner Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8111	46	12	3.8	52.2%	31 (67.4%)	8 (17.4%)	3 (6.5%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)
LocalBased SpecEd Programs	Public, Alternative	K-12	1735 S Wagner Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8100	15	3	5.7	46.7%	10 (66.7%)	2 (13.3%)	2 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1735 S Wagner Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8100	6	5	1.2		3 (50.0%)	3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Airport Center for Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	11330 Grafton Rd	Carleton	48117	Monroe County	Airport Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 654-4071	62	2	28.0	74.2%	52 (83.9%)	3 (4.8%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)								(n/a)			31.3																		$15,384	$422	$14,962
Ivywood Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	14356 Genoa Ct	Plymouth	48170	Wayne County	Ivywood Classical Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 207-1757	574	27	21.6	16.2%	508 (88.5%)	10 (1.7%)	20 (3.5%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)								(n/a)	90.0	62.0			55.4	61.8	58.9	75.0	38.8	69.9	70.9	58.9	67.3	49.0	64.3	76.0		37.5	60.0		$8,435	$427	$8,008

Frequently Asked Questions about LCS Virtual Academy

How many students attend LCS Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended LCS Virtual Academy.

What district is LCS Virtual Academy in?

Lincoln Consolidated School District

What is the racial makeup of LCS Virtual Academy?

Students at LCS Virtual Academy are 52% White, 24% African American, 15% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

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