Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

Summary:

Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus is an alternative public magnet virtual school serving grades K-12 in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with 147 students. The school is part of the Waterford School District, which is ranked 46th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus has a diverse student population, with 57.82% White, 10.88% African American, 2.72% Hispanic, 23.13% Asian, and 5.44% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. The school had a 96.4% four-year graduation rate in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the 87.8% rate in 2022-2023, an area of concern. The school's dropout rate increased from 0.0% in 2021-2022 to 3.0% in 2022-2023, which is still relatively low compared to nearby schools like Childrens Village School and Kennedy Center. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate increased from 17.3% in 2021-2022 to 26.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Academically, Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, but lags behind the Waterford School District average in many areas. The school had a significantly higher spending per student in 2022-2023 ($25,939) compared to the previous year ($11,796) and the nearby schools, which may have contributed to its strong academic performance. The virtual campus also had a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 in 2022-2023, lower than the nearby schools, which may have facilitated more personalized instruction. However, the school's 29.93% free and reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023 is lower than the nearby schools, suggesting it may serve a more economically advantaged population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Virtual, Alternative K-12

1440 John R Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307-5700

(248) 726-5916

District: Rochester Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 897 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,939

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.8%

Asian:

23.1%

African American:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus ranks better than 94.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus ranks better than 75.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus 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 (57.8%), Asian (23.1%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus is $25,939.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus 53^rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus 182^nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Rochester Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Community School District 46^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.30	136^th	883	84.6%
2024	92.82	53^rd	897	94.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.76	236^th	688	65.7%
2024	78.68	115^th	701	83.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.03	291^st	735	60.4%
2024	68.98	182^nd	743	75.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.09	76^th	614	87.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.29	473^rd	611	22.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.51	66^th	611	89.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.29	323^rd	647	50.1%
2024	54.29	255^th	638	60.0%

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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 Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	176	33	214	21	6	1	18	0	469
2023	85	16	34	4	0	0	8	0	147

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 Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	469	26.4	17.7	16.2
2023	147	11.4	12.8	29.9

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 Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	469	26.4	17.7	16.2
2023	147	11.4	12.8	29.9

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 Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$368 (3.1%)	$11,428 (96.9%)	$11,796
2023	$2,370 (9.1%)	$23,569 (90.9%)	$25,939

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
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus	Public, Virtual, Magnet, Alternative	K-12	1440 John R Rd	Rochester Hills	48307	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	Yes	Yes	No	(248) 726-5916	147	11	12.8	29.9%	85 (57.8%)	16 (10.9%)	4 (2.7%)	34 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)								(n/a)		57.1	70.6	41.2												62.5	41.2		50.0	31.3	$25,939	$2,370	$23,569
Charles L Bowers Farm	Public, Alternative	K-12	1219 E Square Lake Rd	Bloomfield Hills	48304	Oakland County	Bloomfield Hills Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 641-6475	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lighthouse Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3150 Livernois Rd	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Lighthouse Connections Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(248) 509-5858	2,454	80	30.5	73.4%	1,325 (54.0%)	645 (26.3%)	213 (8.7%)	39 (1.6%)	30 (1.2%)	4 (0.2%)	198 (8.1%)								(n/a)	57.4	17.2	40.0	10.0	22.1	16.7	25.7	19.8	30.5	15.1	9.8	8.3	6.3	7.4	24.1	25.9	29.1	8.4	14.7	31.4	$9,295	$00	$9,295
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	888 Enterprise Dr	Pontiac	48341	Oakland County	Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 452-9309	818	27	30.4	84.6%	12 (1.5%)	653 (79.8%)	124 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.5%)								(n/a)	27.8				9.5	5.7					5.5					8.9	9.1			9.6	$11,785	$3,037	$8,748
Community Educational Resource Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	455 E Scripps Rd	Lake Orion	48360	Oakland County	Lake Orion Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 693-5436	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bozymowski Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11870 Eldorado Dr	Sterling Heights	48312	Macomb County	Macomb Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(586) 939-5391	261	70	3.7	61.3%	183 (70.1%)	42 (16.1%)	6 (2.3%)	17 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Pontiac Academy for Excellence	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	K-12	196 Cesar E Chavez Ave	Pontiac	48342	Oakland County	Pontiac Academy for Excellence	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 745-9420	551	32	17.2	96.2%	15 (2.7%)	327 (59.3%)	165 (29.9%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.0%)								(n/a)	26.1				8.3	16.7		11.5	9.3	8.3						19.6	10.7		6.5	14.3	$10,440	$4,542	$5,898
Kennedy Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1700 Baldwin Ave	Pontiac	48340	Oakland County	Pontiac City School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 451-8040	49	6	8.7	44.9%	6 (12.2%)	25 (51.0%)	15 (30.6%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)								(n/a)																					$38,578	$4,529	$34,050
Huron Academy Grades K2	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	36301 Utica Rd	Clinton Twp	48035	Macomb County	Huron Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(586) 446-9170	248	22	11.4	60.1%	164 (66.1%)	58 (23.4%)	4 (1.6%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.6%)								(n/a)																					$15,348	$3,516	$11,832
Glen H Peters School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	46650 Heydenreich Rd	Macomb	48044	Macomb County	Macomb Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(586) 465-6251	216	35	6.2	56.9%	176 (81.5%)	24 (11.1%)	7 (3.2%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus

What district is Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus in?

Rochester Community School District

Is Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus a good school?

Yes. Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus ranks in the top 5.9% of Michigan alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus?

Students at Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus are 58% White, 23% Asian, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus?

In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus.

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