Suttons Bay Virtual School

Summary:

Suttons Bay Virtual School is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Suttons Bay, Michigan, with a student population of 181 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Northport Public School District, which is ranked 436 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Suttons Bay Virtual School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (84.53%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, as well as a higher percentage of Native American students (3.31%). However, the school has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 35.7% to 58.7% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average and nearby schools like Glen Lake Community School (89.8%) and Northport Public School (91.6%). Additionally, Suttons Bay Virtual School has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 10.8% to 23% over the past 5 years, and high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.2% to 91.3% over the same period.

Suttons Bay Virtual School students generally perform below the state and nearby school averages on standardized tests, including M-Step, SAT, and PSAT. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20.8% of Suttons Bay Virtual School 11th graders were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to 51.3% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.59% to 56.19% over the past 3 years, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools like Glen Lake Community School (33.9%) and Leland Public School (35.11%).

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682-5112

(231) 271-8685

District: Suttons Bay Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
580^th of 743 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,070

Student/teacher ratio: 28.4

Number of students: 181

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Suttons Bay Virtual School 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 43.36. (See more...)

Compare Details Suttons Bay Virtual School ranks worse than 78.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Suttons Bay Virtual School 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 (84.5%), two or more races (5.5%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Virtual School is 28.4. (See more...)

Compare Suttons Bay Virtual School employs 6.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suttons Bay Virtual School is $10,070.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Suttons Bay Virtual School:

SchoolDigger ranks Suttons Bay Virtual School 580^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Suttons Bay Virtual School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Suttons Bay Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Suttons Bay Public Schools 436^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Suttons Bay Virtual School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Suttons Bay Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2015	17.89	747^th	919	18.7%
2023	43.36	479^th	883	45.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Suttons Bay Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.20	454^th	688	34.0%

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

Rank History for Suttons Bay Virtual School

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Rank History for all high school students at Suttons Bay Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2014	25.03	579^th	799	27.5%
2015	55.02	392^nd	832	52.9%
2016	21.33	616^th	852	27.7%
2017	3.51	793^rd	835	5.0%
2018	28.18	564^th	824	31.6%
2023	26.13	545^th	735	25.9%
2024	22.34	580^th	743	21.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Suttons Bay Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.56	309^th	614	49.7%
2024	49.63	300^th	654	54.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Suttons Bay Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.86	458^th	710	35.5%
2023	30.78	423^rd	611	30.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Suttons Bay Virtual School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	17.76	568^th	708	19.8%
2022	19.21	440^th	492	10.6%
2023	14.09	578^th	647	10.7%
2024	19.77	531^st	638	16.8%

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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 Suttons Bay Virtual School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	56	11	1	1	3	1	4	77
2013	135	28	1	4	6	0	12	186
2014	94	16	0	6	5	0	9	130
2015	186	11	0	8	9	0	8	222
2016	140	9	0	3	3	0	6	161
2017	74	0	0	5	4	0	6	89
2018	122	1	0	8	3	0	6	140
2019	165	0	0	17	9	0	9	200
2020	168	0	0	13	10	0	12	203
2021	208	1	0	32	42	0	16	299
2022	174	2	1	12	12	2	10	213
2023	153	2	0	9	6	1	10	181

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 Suttons Bay Virtual School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	77	n/a	n/a	67.5
2013	186	0.3	620.0	67.2
2014	130	3.3	39.3	60.8
2015	222	4.0	55.5	60.8
2016	161	4.0	40.2	47.8
2017	89	1.5	55.9	29.2
2018	140	2.1	65.1	50
2019	200	5.8	34.4	51.5
2020	203	6.2	32.7	39.4
2021	299	7.5	39.4	56.2
2022	213	6.9	30.6	55.9
2023	181	6.3	28.4	53.6

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 Suttons Bay Virtual School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	77	n/a	n/a	67.5
2013	186	0.3	620.0	67.2
2014	130	3.3	39.3	60.8
2015	222	4.0	55.5	60.8
2016	161	4.0	40.2	47.8
2017	89	1.5	55.9	29.2
2018	140	2.1	65.1	50
2019	200	5.8	34.4	51.5
2020	203	6.2	32.7	39.4
2021	299	7.5	39.4	56.2
2022	213	6.9	30.6	55.9
2023	181	6.3	28.4	53.6

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 Suttons Bay Virtual School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$388 (5.5%)	$6,726 (94.5%)	$7,114
2020	$422 (5.2%)	$7,755 (94.8%)	$8,177
2021	$608 (8.1%)	$6,869 (91.9%)	$7,478
2022	$514 (5.6%)	$8,663 (94.4%)	$9,177
2023	$1,018 (10.1%)	$9,052 (89.9%)	$10,070

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suttons Bay Virtual School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	181	9.5%
African American	0	2
American Indian	9	6	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	9	47.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	165	153	7.3%
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.5%	53.6%	2.1%

Schools Near Suttons Bay Virtual School

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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
Suttons Bay Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	310 S Elm St	Suttons Bay	49682	Leelanau County	Suttons Bay Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(231) 271-8685	181	6	28.4	53.6%	153 (84.5%)	2 (1.1%)	9 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.5%)								(n/a)	64.3		20.8														21.1			33.3	$10,070	$1,018	$9,052
Leland Public School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	200 N Grand Ave	Leland	49654	Leelanau County	Leland Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 256-9857	450	32	14.0	35.1%	367 (81.6%)	2 (0.4%)	68 (15.1%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)								(n/a)	88.9	38.9	63.0	37.0	52.6	58.3	77.5	40.7	50.0	57.9	54.2	60.0	40.7	46.9	80.5	52.8	37.0	47.5	41.7	33.3	$17,016	$947	$16,069
Northport Public School	Public, Alternative	K-12	104 S Wing St	Northport	49670	Leelanau County	Northport Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 386-5153	129	17	7.4	69.0%	69 (53.5%)	2 (1.6%)	25 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (19.4%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.4%)								(n/a)		30.0			50.0		56.3			40.0		50.0			37.5	70.0	60.0	25.0		60.0	$37,622	$3,459	$34,163
North EdBridgeway	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	301 S Garfield Ave	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Northwest Education Services	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-5683	58	19	2.9	55.2%	52 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.9%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
North EdCreekside School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1100 Silver Dr	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Northwest Education Services	No	No	No	No	(231) 922-6375	59	9	6.5	54.2%	49 (83.1%)	3 (5.1%)	4 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Glen Lake Community School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3375 W Burdickville Rd	Maple City	49664	Leelanau County	Glen Lake Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 334-3061	711	55	12.9	33.9%	678 (95.4%)	5 (0.7%)	15 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)								(n/a)	83.3	61.1	65.9	50.0	56.1	51.9	63.6	32.1	64.1	61.4	32.7	31.8	28.3	81.3	63.6	51.9	50.0	24.2	50.0	61.4	$21,491	$1,618	$19,874
North EdNew Horizons	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	933 Rose St	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Northwest Education Services	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-5685	77	10	7.7	27.3%	70 (90.9%)	3 (3.9%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)
Grand Traverse Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1245 Hammond Rd E	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Grand Traverse Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 932-6008	787	51	15.4	38.0%	712 (90.5%)	20 (2.5%)	18 (2.3%)	14 (1.8%)	8 (1.0%)	6 (0.8%)	9 (1.1%)								(n/a)	76.7	35.0	60.0	50.0	47.9	63.6	43.5	43.3	59.4	53.4	50.0	37.1	55.0	65.6	43.5	41.7	51.2	17.7	28.3	70.7	$8,614	$574	$8,040

Frequently Asked Questions about Suttons Bay Virtual School

Is Suttons Bay Virtual School a good school?

Suttons Bay Virtual School ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Michigan alternative schools.

How many students attend Suttons Bay Virtual School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 181 students attended Suttons Bay Virtual School.

What is the racial makeup of Suttons Bay Virtual School?

Students at Suttons Bay Virtual School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.

What district is Suttons Bay Virtual School in?

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