At a glance
Reported students
83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405
Kearsley Virtual Academy: 83 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
9.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. 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
- 44
- Teachers (FTE)
- 0.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 73.3:1
What the reported data says about Kearsley Virtual Academy
Kearsley Virtual Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Flint. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Kearsley Community School District. NCES reports 83 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 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 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 (68.7%) and Black (18.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 22.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kearsley Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.55 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 22.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White68.7%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black18.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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.
Other schools in Kearsley Community School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kearsley High School
High · Grades 09–12
836 reported students
Thelma Buffey Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
43 reported students
Weston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
380 reported students
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
405 reported students
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
431 reported students
Armstrong Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
656 reported students
Public schools near Kearsley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley High School High · Kearsley Community School District | 09–12 | 836 | under 0.1 mi |
| Genesee High School High · Genesee School District | 06–12 | 367 | 3.1 mi |
| Bentley Senior High School High · Bentley Community School District | 09–12 | 227 | 3.4 mi |
| Bentley High School BOLD Academy High · Bentley Community School District | 09–12 | 25 | 3.4 mi |
| Flex High Burton High · Charter · Flex High School of Michigan | 09–12 | 236 | 4.3 mi |
| Accelerated Learning Academy High · Flint School District of the City of | 07–12 | 126 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kearsley Virtual Academy
What grades does Kearsley Virtual Academy serve?
Kearsley Virtual Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Kearsley Community School District.
How many students attend Kearsley Virtual Academy?
Kearsley Virtual Academy reported 83 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 44 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kearsley Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 83 students and 8.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kearsley Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kearsley Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kearsley Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kearsley Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.3% 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 Kearsley Virtual Academy in?
Kearsley Virtual Academy is part of Kearsley Community School District, based in Flint, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kearsley Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kearsley High School (under 0.1 mi), Genesee High School (3.1 mi), Bentley Senior High School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.