At a glance
Reported students
121
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496.5
LCS Virtual Academy: 121 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
20.2:1 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
- 235
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.5:1
What the reported data says about LCS Virtual Academy
LCS Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Ypsilanti. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lincoln Consolidated School District. NCES reports 121 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, 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 (50.4%) and Black (22.3%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 31.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking LCS Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 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
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 31.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.3%
- 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
- White50.4%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black22.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.6%
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
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses 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 Lincoln Consolidated School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bishop Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
486 reported students
Childs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
Brick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
500 reported students
Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
712 reported students
Lincoln Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
810 reported students
Public schools near LCS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Forensic Psychiatry Other · Michigan Department of Community Health | UG–UG | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| GEE Compass Academy Other · Charter · GEE Compass Academy | KG–12 | 132 | 5 mi |
| Multicultural Academy Other · Charter · Multicultural Academy | PK–12 | 324 | 5.7 mi |
| Young Adult Program Other · Milan Area Schools | UG–UG | 4 | 5.8 mi |
| Early Childhood Center of VBPS Other · Van Buren Public Schools | PK–PK | 0 | 6.8 mi |
| Progress Park Other · Washtenaw ISD | KG–12 | 20 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about LCS Virtual Academy
What grades does LCS Virtual Academy serve?
LCS Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Lincoln Consolidated School District.
How many students attend LCS Virtual Academy?
LCS Virtual Academy reported 121 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 235 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at LCS Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 121 students and 6 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 LCS Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
LCS Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Lincoln Consolidated School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of LCS Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.3% 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 LCS Virtual Academy in?
LCS Virtual Academy is part of Lincoln Consolidated School District, based in Ypsilanti, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near LCS Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Center for Forensic Psychiatry (4.3 mi), GEE Compass Academy (5 mi), Multicultural Academy (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.