For the 2025 school year, there are 37 online public schools serving 10,943 students in Michigan.
Michigan online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20629 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maple Valley Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Gobles Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 N State St
Gobles, MI 49055
(269) 628-9340
Gobles, MI 49055
(269) 628-9340
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #55.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 E D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #66.
Hartland Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
54th Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #88.
Icademy Global
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Rank: #99.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1010.
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 N Grand Ave
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1111.
East Kentwood High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Grades: 10-12
| 2,087 students
Rank: #1212.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,645 students
Rank: #1313.
Bangor Township Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4091 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lifetech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Grades: K-12
| 400 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Suttons Bay Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1616.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 E Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Rank: #1717.
Great Lakes Online Education
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Nextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23200 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Hudson Tech Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 E Main St
Hudson, MI 49247
(517) 448-8912
Hudson, MI 49247
(517) 448-8912
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Success Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23500 Mac Arthur Blvd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 427-0836
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 427-0836
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Viking Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23400 Hughes Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-5200
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2525.
Harper Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20225 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Rank: #2626.
Kelloggsville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4787 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1570
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1570
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #2727.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Academy 21
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Engleman Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 510-2062
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 510-2062
Grades: 2-12
| 174 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11211 Beech Daly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Grades: 6-12
| 293 students
Rank: #3030.
Clintondale Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35100 Little Mack
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(800) 297-2119
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(800) 297-2119
Grades: K-12
| 643 students
Rank: #3131.
Romulus Virtual Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #3232.
South Central Michigan Virtual
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Jackson Xing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Grades: K-12
| 426 students
Rank: #3333.
Soar Academic Institute
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: #3434.
Success Virtual Learning Centers Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 424-6314
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 424-6314
Grades: 9-12
| 1,804 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Michigan?
37 online public schools are available for Michigan students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Michigan?
Michigan online public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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