Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

Summary:

Taylor Virtual Learning Academy is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in the Taylor School District in Michigan, with 288 students and a diverse racial makeup of predominantly White (60.42%) and African American (24.65%) students.

While the school aims to provide a virtual learning option, it has struggled with low academic performance compared to nearby traditional high schools. The school's 4-year graduation rate is only 56.5%, significantly lower than the 75.5% rate at Taylor High School. Additionally, Taylor Virtual Learning Academy has high dropout rates ranging from 20.8% to 36.4% over the past 5 years, much higher than the 11.1% rate at Taylor High School. The school also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 6.0% to 23.5% over the past 5 years, compared to 57.8% at Taylor High School.

Academically, Taylor Virtual Learning Academy's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 7.32% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 19.9% in the Taylor School District and 37.5% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.26% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to 66.36% at Taylor High School.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

 11211 Beech Daly Rd
       Taylor, MI  48180-3942


(313) 295-5757

District: Taylor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
710th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,212 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  106.2 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.4%
African American:
24.7%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Taylor Virtual Learning Academy ranks worse than 74.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Taylor Virtual Learning Academy ranks worse than 95.6% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.58. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Taylor Virtual Learning Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.4%), African American (24.7%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Taylor School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy is 106.2, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Taylor School District! (See more...)
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Compare Taylor Virtual Learning Academy employs 2.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy is $12,212. 1 high schools in the Taylor School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taylor Virtual Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Virtual Learning Academy 669th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Taylor Virtual Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Virtual Learning Academy 710th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Taylor Virtual Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Taylor School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor School District 545th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.28 666th 776 14.2%
2023 32.48 580th 883 34.3%
2024 24.92 669th 897 25.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.87 588th 691 14.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.45 583rd 701 16.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 24.57 627th 832 24.6%
2016 23.65 603rd 852 29.2%
2017 8.86 674th 835 19.3%
2018 9.15 713th 824 13.5%
2019 11.38 582nd 666 12.6%
2023 33.04 492nd 735 33.1%
2024 5.58 710th 743 4.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.97 673rd 755 10.9%
2024 9.80 603rd 654 7.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.58 665th 710 6.3%
2019 8.57 509th 554 8.1%
2024 5.51 593rd 619 4.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.15 607th 707 14.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.10 647th 708 8.6%
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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.

Taylor Virtual Learning Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 74 29 1 11 0 0 1 0 116
2014 173 51 0 22 3 0 4 0 253
2015 168 53 0 21 0 0 7 0 249
2016 179 34 0 15 0 0 4 0 232
2017 196 47 0 19 0 0 10 0 272
2018 151 44 0 16 1 0 7 0 219
2019 142 49 0 15 2 0 15 0 223
2020 138 55 1 22 0 0 12 0 228
2021 144 58 0 20 1 0 16 0 239
2022 295 186 6 58 4 0 35 0 584
2023 174 71 2 23 0 0 18 0 288

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 Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 116 n/a n/a 61.2
2014 253 6.0 42.1 58.1
2015 249 6.0 41.5 57.8
2016 232 10.0 23.2 54.7
2017 272 11.0 24.7 58.1
2018 219 8.0 27.3 71.7
2019 223 8.0 27.8 61
2020 228 0.0 n/a 67.5
2021 239 0.0 n/a 78.2
2022 584 0.0 n/a 69.3
2023 288 2.7 106.2 73.3

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 Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 116 n/a n/a 61.2
2014 253 6.0 42.1 58.1
2015 249 6.0 41.5 57.8
2016 232 10.0 23.2 54.7
2017 272 11.0 24.7 58.1
2018 219 8.0 27.3 71.7
2019 223 8.0 27.8 61
2020 228 0.0 n/a 67.5
2021 239 0.0 n/a 78.2
2022 584 0.0 n/a 69.3
2023 288 2.7 106.2 73.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,318 (15.6%) $7,117 (84.4%) $8,434
2020 $1,308 (14.7%) $7,596 (85.3%) $8,904
2021 $2,106 (20.4%) $8,195 (79.6%) $10,300
2022 $2,693 (25.0%) $8,078 (75.0%) $10,771
2023 $2,050 (16.8%) $10,162 (83.2%) $12,212

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 582nd of 666 High schoolsRanks 492nd of 735 High schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Taylor Virtual Learning Academy)19.430.8
 11.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Taylor School District)26.821.2
 5.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Taylor Virtual Learning Academy)32.323.1
 9.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Taylor School District)37.834
 3.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students223288
 29.1%
African American4971
 44.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic1523
 53.3%
Pacific Islander00
White142174
 22.5%
Two or More Races1518
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%73.3%
 12.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Taylor Virtual Learning Academy.

Students at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy are 60% White, 25% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Taylor Virtual Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Michigan high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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