Berrien Springs Virtual Academy in Berrien Sprgs, MI

At a glance

Reported students

213

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

7.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

28.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan other enrollment

65th percentile

Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

370

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy: 213 reported students.

State peer staffing position

93rd percentile

28.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 125
Teachers (FTE): 8
Student–teacher ratio: 15.6:1

What the reported data says about Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Berrien Sprgs. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Berrien Springs Public Schools. NCES reports 213 students for 2024–25.

Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.4:1, above the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70%) and Black (12.2%). English learners represent 9.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

1How do the reported 28.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 9.6%
Students with disabilities: 7.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 34.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White70%
Hispanic8%
Black12.2%
Asian4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Multiracial4.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS

Middle · Grades 06–08

96 reported students

Mars Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

338 reported students

Berrien Springs Discovery Academy

High · Grades 09–12

74 reported students

West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS

High · Grades 09–12

370 reported students

Sylvester Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–05

394 reported students

Berrien Springs Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

424 reported students

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Public schools near Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Berrien Springs Middle School Middle · Berrien Springs Public Schools	06–08	424	under 0.1 mi
Blossomland Learning Center Other · Berrien RESA	PK–12	124	0.5 mi
Buchanan Virtual Academy Other · Buchanan Community Schools	KG–12	49	8.3 mi
Buchanan Step Up Other · Buchanan Community Schools	KG–12	15	8.3 mi
Lighthouse Education Center Other · Berrien RESA	PK–12	128	9 mi
Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School Other · Charter · Countryside Academy	02–12	386	9.2 mi

Frequently asked questions about Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

What grades does Berrien Springs Virtual Academy serve?

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Berrien Springs Public Schools.

How many students attend Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy reported 213 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 125 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?

The calculated ratio is 28.4:1, based on 213 students and 7.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berrien Springs Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Berrien Springs Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

34.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Berrien Springs Virtual Academy in?

Berrien Springs Virtual Academy is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, based in Berrien Springs, MI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Berrien Springs Virtual Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Berrien Springs Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Blossomland Learning Center (0.5 mi), Buchanan Virtual Academy (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.