River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

Summary:

River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is a public alternative school serving grades K-12 in the River Rouge School District of the City of River Rouge, which is ranked 601 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has 254 students, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past three years, currently being 46.85% White, 39.37% African American, 7.09% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races.

The data reveals concerning trends at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy, with a significant decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 62.9% in 2020-2021 to just 30.9% in 2022-2023. This is well below the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12 (85.7%) and Advanced Technology Academy (78.8%). Correspondingly, the school's dropout rate has increased from 0.0% in 2019-2020 to 17.4% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 52.8% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

The school's proficiency rates on state assessments (M-Step, SAT, PSAT) are consistently lower than the state averages and the nearby schools across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 11th grade, the school's proficiency rates range from 4% in Science to 13.8% in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 51.3%, respectively. Furthermore, River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy has a very high percentage of students (81.89% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors suggest that the school is struggling to support its students and prepare them for academic and post-secondary success, and may benefit from a comprehensive review of its educational programs and support services to address these challenges.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218-1118

(800) 297-2119

District: River Rouge School District of the City of

SchoolDigger Rank:
718^th of 743 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,579

Student/teacher ratio: 829.7

Number of students: 838

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.5%

White:

40.8%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy ranks worse than 96.6% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at River Rouge Alternative 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 Racial makeup is: African American (50.5%), White (40.8%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is 829.7. (See more...)

Compare River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy is $20,579.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy 718^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

River Rouge School District of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks River Rouge School District of the City of 601^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all students at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.63	698^th	735	5.0%
2024	4.90	718^th	743	3.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.00	608^th	654	7.0%

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Rank History for Female students at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.03	589^th	619	4.8%

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Rank History for Male students at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.40	531^st	611	13.1%

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Rank History for White students at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.51	636^th	647	1.7%
2024	3.19	624^th	638	2.2%

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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 River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	9	24	0	6	1	0	6	46
2021	33	40	0	10	3	0	8	94
2022	65	46	1	14	1	1	11	139
2023	119	100	2	18	2	0	13	254
2024	342	423	6	44	4	0	19	838

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 River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	46	0.0	n/a	73.9
2021	94	0.0	n/a	83
2022	139	0.0	n/a	81.3
2023	254	3.1	81.4	81.9
2024	838	1.0	829.7	83.7

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 River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	46	0.0	n/a	73.9
2021	94	0.0	n/a	83
2022	139	0.0	n/a	81.3
2023	254	3.1	81.4	81.9
2024	838	1.0	829.7	83.7

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 River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$640 (6.1%)	$9,908 (93.9%)	$10,548
2021	$436 (3.9%)	$10,843 (96.1%)	$11,278
2022	$1,166 (5.8%)	$19,066 (94.2%)	$20,232
2023	$1,316 (6.4%)	$19,263 (93.6%)	$20,579

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Schools Near River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (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	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
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1460 Coolidge Hwy	River Rouge	48218	Wayne County	River Rouge School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(800) 297-2119	838	1	829.7	83.7%	342 (40.8%)	423 (50.5%)	44 (5.3%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.3%)								(n/a)	39.1		13.8		25.0			18.2								4.0			11.8	$20,579	$1,316	$19,263
Downriver Digital Academy	Public, Virtual, Magnet, Alternative	K-12	27225 W Outer Dr	Ecorse	48229	Wayne County	Ecorse Public Schools	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	(313) 294-4750	24	1	36.3	87.5%	3 (12.5%)	15 (62.5%)	5 (20.8%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																				$11,926	$2,512	$9,414
Advanced Technology Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4801 Oakman Blvd	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Advanced Technology Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 625-4700	1,217	54	22.4	93.3%	23 (1.9%)	885 (72.7%)	299 (24.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)								(n/a)	50.5	9.3	20.6	7.3	9.0	18.1	12.1	26.4	6.0		3.7	5.0	12.1	12.2	13.2	14.4	3.6	3.8	15.4	$11,414	$1,669	$9,745
Universal Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4833 Ogden St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Universal Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 581-5006	684	38	18.0	99.6%	642 (93.9%)	7 (1.0%)	35 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	20.8		11.8	9.4		11.5		5.3	22.6	8.0	9.6		5.3	7.7	5.7	5.9			7.8	$10,648	$3,835	$6,813
Academy of The Americas High School	Public, Alternative	4-12	5680 Konkel St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 335-1310	813	39	21.0	74.0%	9 (1.1%)	10 (1.2%)	791 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)								(n/a)	24.0	6.7	10.7		11.5	12.2	12.4	15.0		10.2	6.9	9.0	8.0	16.7	14.2		2.9	8.5		$17,958	$6,221	$11,737
The Lincoln Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	891 Goddard St	Wyandotte	48192	Wayne County	Wyandotte School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(734) 759-5900	130	28	4.6	54.6%	93 (71.5%)	20 (15.4%)	12 (9.2%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)																				$38,208	$1,060	$37,148
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	K-10	4443 N Campbell St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Hope of Detroit Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 897-8720	349	21	16.6	95.1%	6 (1.7%)	38 (10.9%)	303 (86.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)				8.5	7.4					9.8										$12,436	$4,502	$7,933
Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4444 35th St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Hope of Detroit Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 788-1122	653	31	20.9	89.9%	7 (1.1%)	57 (8.7%)	588 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	34.2	7.9	13.6			23.2	16.9	6.8			10.7	12.7		21.4	19.2	14.1	7.1	9.1	9.1	$10,860	$3,490	$7,369
New Paradigm College Prep	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4001 29th St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	New Paradigm College Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-1500	182	12	15.1	75.3%	1 (0.5%)	60 (33.0%)	121 (66.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	22.2			19.1			19.2	27.3	47.6			11.5			22.2					$14,838	$4,679	$10,159
Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	18700 Audette St	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	Yes	No	(313) 827-3023	491	19	26.4	88.0%	469 (95.5%)	15 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	50.9	17.5	35.6		18.2	30.4	28.6	15.7		13.6		21.4	15.7		19.0	11.1		11.1	6.7	$14,929	$9,203	$5,726

Frequently Asked Questions about River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

What is the racial makeup of River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?

Students at River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy are 50% African American, 41% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy in?

River Rouge School District of the City of

How many students attend River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 838 students attended River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy.

Is River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy a good school?

River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Michigan alternative schools.

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