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East Jackson Virtual Academy

Grades 07–12 · High · Jackson, MI · NCES 261254008667

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At a glance

Reported students

16

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

0

NCES CCD 2024–25

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan high enrollment

13th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

348

East Jackson Virtual Academy: 16 reported students.

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
23
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
2.1:1

What the reported data says about East Jackson Virtual Academy

East Jackson Virtual Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Jackson. It is one of 3 current school records connected to East Jackson Community Schools. NCES reports 16 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking East Jackson Virtual Academy

  1. 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
13%
Free/reduced-price lunch
87.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
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

  • White81.3%
  • Hispanic6.3%
  • Black6.3%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6.3%

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

Not reported as 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.

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Public schools near East Jackson 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
East Jackson Secondary School

High · East Jackson Community Schools

07–123591.2 mi
Cotton Correctional Facility

High · Michigan Department of Corrections

09–12122.4 mi
Jackson County Jail

High · Jackson Public Schools

09–1202.6 mi
Parnall Correctional Facility

High · Michigan Department of Corrections

09–1272.6 mi
Michigan Center JrSr High School

High · Michigan Center School District

07–127002.8 mi
Jackson High School

High · Jackson Public Schools

09–129892.9 mi
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Frequently asked questions about East Jackson Virtual Academy

What grades does East Jackson Virtual Academy serve?

East Jackson Virtual Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in East Jackson Community Schools.

How many students attend East Jackson Virtual Academy?

East Jackson Virtual Academy reported 16 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 23 students.

Is East Jackson Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

East Jackson Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on East Jackson Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of East Jackson Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

87.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is East Jackson Virtual Academy in?

East Jackson Virtual Academy is part of East Jackson Community Schools, based in Jackson, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near East Jackson Virtual Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Jackson Secondary School (1.2 mi), Cotton Correctional Facility (2.4 mi), Jackson County Jail (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.