Romulus Virtual Learning Center

Summary:

Romulus Virtual Learning Center is a public magnet virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in the Romulus Community Schools district, with a relatively small student population of 137 as of 2022-2023. The school faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and poor academic performance, particularly when compared to nearby high schools.

Romulus Virtual Learning Center has struggled with very low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 15.1% to 52.0% over the past 5 years, much lower than the 84.1% graduation rate at the district's main high school, Romulus Senior High School. Correspondingly, the school has had high dropout rates, ranging from 17.2% to 32.4%, significantly worse than the 6.4% dropout rate at Romulus Senior High School. Additionally, Romulus Virtual Learning Center has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 40.2% in 2021-2022, compared to 49.7% at Romulus Senior High School.

When compared to other nearby high schools, such as Summit Academy North High School, which has significantly higher graduation rates (89.9%), lower dropout rates (4.3%), and better test scores, Romulus Virtual Learning Center stands out as an underperforming school. These challenges are particularly concerning given the school's high-poverty student population, with 78.83% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and the predominantly African American racial makeup, which suggests potential equity concerns.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Virtual 9-12

9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174-1551

(734) 532-1407

District: Romulus Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
671^st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,735

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.6%

White:

21.2%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Romulus Virtual Learning Center ranks worse than 90.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Romulus Virtual Learning Center 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 (68.6%), White (21.2%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Romulus Community Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Romulus Virtual Learning Center is 17.1. 1 high schools in the Romulus Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Romulus Virtual Learning Center employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Romulus Virtual Learning Center is $8,735. 1 high schools in the Romulus Community Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Romulus Virtual Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Romulus Virtual Learning Center 671^st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Romulus Virtual Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Romulus Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Romulus Community Schools 480^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Romulus Virtual Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Romulus Virtual Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.37	696^th	824	15.5%
2024	9.51	671^st	743	9.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Romulus Virtual Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.70	597^th	755	20.9%
2024	12.98	585^th	654	10.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Romulus Virtual Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.13	590^th	707	16.5%
2024	12.71	568^th	633	10.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Romulus Virtual Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.29	157^th	254	38.2%

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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 Romulus Virtual Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	15	28	0	1	2	0	46
2017	16	37	0	1	2	1	57
2018	20	58	0	4	0	2	84
2019	18	52	0	6	0	0	76
2020	19	54	0	5	0	1	79
2021	28	62	0	2	0	0	92
2022	39	189	0	9	1	7	245
2023	29	94	1	6	0	7	137

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 Romulus Virtual Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	46	1.0	46.0	54.3
2017	57	1.0	57.0	56.1
2018	84	1.0	84.0	82.1
2019	76	1.0	76.0	69.7
2020	79	1.0	79.0	62
2021	92	2.0	46.0	75
2022	245	5.5	44.5	78
2023	137	8.0	17.1	78.8

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 Romulus Virtual Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	46	1.0	46.0	54.3
2017	57	1.0	57.0	56.1
2018	84	1.0	84.0	82.1
2019	76	1.0	76.0	69.7
2020	79	1.0	79.0	62
2021	92	2.0	46.0	75
2022	245	5.5	44.5	78
2023	137	8.0	17.1	78.8

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 Romulus Virtual Learning Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$4,915 (89.6%)	$568 (10.4%)	$5,483
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2022	$6,077 (91.2%)	$583 (8.8%)	$6,660
2023	$1,910 (21.9%)	$6,825 (78.1%)	$8,735

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Romulus Virtual Learning Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	76	137	80.3%
African American	52	94	80.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	29	61.1%
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.7%	78.8%	9.1%

Schools Near Romulus Virtual Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 8th 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
Romulus Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	9650 Wayne Rd	Romulus	48174	Wayne County	Romulus Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 532-1000	643	32	20.4	70.9%	102 (15.9%)	482 (75.0%)	26 (4.0%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.9%)	13.8	642^nd of 743 public high schools	13.6%		12.2	652^nd of 735 public high schools	11.3%	10			24.5	9.1		17.1	20.9	$19,232	$6,996	$12,236
Romulus Virtual Learning Center	Public, Virtual, Magnet	9-12	9650 Wayne Rd	Romulus	48174	Wayne County	Romulus Community Schools	No	Yes	Yes	No	(734) 532-1407	137	8	17.1	78.8%	29 (21.2%)	94 (68.6%)	6 (4.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	9.5	671^st of 743 public high schools	9.7%					(n/a)						12.1	15.2	$8,735	$1,910	$6,825
Romulus Adult Education	Public	12	9650 Wayne Rd	Romulus	48174	Wayne County	Romulus Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 532-1407	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
WayneWestland Innovative Academy	Public	9-12	5400 4th St	Wayne	48184	Wayne County	Wayne-Westland Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 419-2436	174	8	21.7	77.6%	73 (42.0%)	85 (48.9%)	9 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	6.3	702^nd of 743 public high schools	5.5%					(n/a)			13.0			10.5	12.5	$24,112	$2,576	$21,536
Wayne Memorial High School	Public	8-12	3001 4th St	Wayne	48184	Wayne County	Wayne-Westland Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 419-2206	1,361	74	18.3	63.3%	585 (43.0%)	564 (41.4%)	114 (8.4%)	12 (0.9%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	79 (5.8%)	17.7	616^th of 743 public high schools	17.1%		21.3	575^th of 735 public high schools	21.8%	41			31.9	6.3		20.7	23.0	$19,778	$2,298	$17,480
Taylor High School	Public	9-12	11211 Beech Daly Rd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 946-6551	1,394	76	18.4	66.4%	694 (49.8%)	424 (30.4%)	159 (11.4%)	24 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (6.5%)	26.2	541^st of 743 public high schools	27.2%		23.5	560^th of 735 public high schools	23.8%	19			34.0	7.7		22.0	35.6	$16,953	$5,045	$11,908
Summit Academy North High School	Public, Charter	9-12	18601 Middlebelt Rd	Romulus	48174	Wayne County	Summit Academy North	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 955-1730	571	28	20.5	61.3%	192 (33.6%)	306 (53.6%)	45 (7.9%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.5%)	26.6	534^th of 743 public high schools	28.1%		21.2	579^th of 735 public high schools	21.2%	45			37.6	9.4		23.9	31.5	$12,222	$2,698	$9,524
Belleville High School	Public	7-12	501 W Columbia Ave	Belleville	48111	Wayne County	Van Buren Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 697-9133	1,770	81	21.8	52.0%	763 (43.1%)	828 (46.8%)	86 (4.9%)	14 (0.8%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	70 (4.0%)	32.4	493^rd of 743 public high schools	33.6%		30.6	514^th of 735 public high schools	30.1%	21			39.7	17.5		27.2	30.5	$15,302	$2,539	$12,762
Taylor Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	9601 Westlake St	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 295-5750	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	11211 Beech Daly Rd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	Yes	Yes	(313) 295-5757	288	3	106.2	73.3%	174 (60.4%)	71 (24.7%)	23 (8.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	5.6	710^th of 743 public high schools	4.4%		33	492^nd of 735 public high schools	33.1%	218	50.0	16.7	10.9		22.2	7.3	14.6	$12,212	$2,050	$10,162

Frequently Asked Questions about Romulus Virtual Learning Center

Is Romulus Virtual Learning Center a good school?

Romulus Virtual Learning Center ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Michigan high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Romulus Virtual Learning Center?

Students at Romulus Virtual Learning Center are 69% African American, 21% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Romulus Virtual Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended Romulus Virtual Learning Center.

What district is Romulus Virtual Learning Center in?

Romulus Community Schools

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