Burr Oak Virtual Academy serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burr Oak Virtual Academy's student population of 318 students has grown by 2790% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Burr Oak Virtual Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
20%
18%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Burr Oak Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Burr Oak Virtual Academy is 15-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Burr Oak Virtual Academy?
318 students attend Burr Oak Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Burr Oak Virtual Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Burr Oak Virtual Academy offer ?
Burr Oak Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Burr Oak Virtual Academy part of?
Burr Oak Virtual Academy is part of Burr Oak Community School District.
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